The story
From its origins in 16th-century Genoa as a Christmas cake.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Genoa cake
Today it means: A fruitcake consisting of sultanas, currants or raisins, glacé cherries, almonds, and candied orange peel or essence, cooked in a batter of flour, eggs, butter, and sugar. Full definition →