Claim: Spongarda has a rich filling stuffed with dried fruit, candied fruit and spices and may also refer to other cakes in the regions such as the ones from Brescello and Sanzana.
Evidence: It has a rich filling stuffed with dried fruit, candied fruit and spices. The recipe refers to other cake in other regions, the Spongata of Brescello and the Spungata of Sanzana are among the most famous.