Genoa cake

(Cookery) a rich fruit cake, usually decorated with almonds

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His father played with Sir Alex Ferguson at Queen's Park, and now Cardiff manager Mackay has discovered the fastest way to keep His Fergieness sweet: Look after his players on loan and serve him a slice of Genoa cake when he drops in.

BEING BOSS IS A PIECE OF CAKE! Mackay's recipe for success is hard work ..and a slice of advice whenever family friend (and baked goods fan) Fergie drops by

Following the annual Christian Aid service, the protesters enjoyed a slice of Genoa cake ahead of the Italian city's G8 conference this summer.

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QOn your food page (Saturday, May 4), Zena Young of Lennoxtown, Glasgow, had no luck when she asked for a recipe for Genoa cake.

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QAs a child, I remember it was such a treat to be given a slice of Genoa cake. I have tried to find a recipe without success.

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