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PASTRY SHOPS
Elena and Giovanni Scalenghe belong to the third generation of the family that has
been running this cake shop-cafeteria on the main street in Trofarello since its open-
ing in1954. Today it prides itself on its excellent, exceptionally soft nougats, the main
ingredient of which is the tonda gentile hazelnut of the Langhe hills. Variants range from
the classic version to those coated with plain chocolate and with Bronte pistachios or Noto
almonds. When you open the original jars of individual nougat candies, they release a deli-
cious aroma of vanilla and (organic) honey. The store window display features classic Mon-
te Bianco cakes and, in summer, Monte Rosa, a variation on the theme with sour cherries.
A candied local variety of the latter is also used to fill Kranz, small cakes made with puff
and brioche pastry. Hazelnut, fruit, sandwich and ceremonial cakes are also available. A
special department is given over to chocolate, including assorted pralines and gianduiotti.
Closed Monday.
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