Traditional Ticino Bread Cake with Cocoa, Raisins, Pine Nuts and Candied Peel

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.

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4 cups stale bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces

2 cups milk

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup pine nuts

1/2 cup candied peel, chopped

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Make sure the bread is very stale for the best texture.

You can adjust the sweetness by using less sugar, if desired.

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