Easter Colomba Cake Recipe

Name: Easter Colomba Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: water; 1 2/3 tablespoons yeast; 1 7/8 cups bread flour; 2 3/8 cups all purpose flour; 1 egg; 2 egg yolks; 7 tablespoons butter; lemon zest; orange zest; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon anise liqueur; salt; 6 2/3 tablespoons chocolate chips; 1 3/4 ounces candied orange peel; powdered sugar; sliced almonds

Servings: persons

water
1 2/3 tablespoons yeast
1 7/8 cups bread flour
2 3/8 cups all purpose flour
1 egg
2 egg yolks
7 tablespoons butter
lemon zest
orange zest
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon anise liqueur
salt
6 2/3 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 3/4 ounces candied orange peel
powdered sugar
sliced almonds

1
In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in 150 grams of water with 50 grams of each flour. Mix well. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and place in a warm place for 30 minutes.
2
Add the flour (setting aside 50 grams of all-purpose flour) to a stand mixer bowl together with the eggs, butter, the zest from 1 lemon and 1 orange, 150 grams of sugar, liqueur, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
3
Add the yeast mixture and knead the dough for at least 10 minutes using the hook attachment.
4
Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
5
Punch down the dough, add the chocolate chips and candied orange and knead again.
6
Place the dough inside two colomba cake molds.
7
Let the dough rise again until it doubles in size.
8
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
9
In another bowl, add the remaining sugar and flour, adding enough water until it is creamy.
10
Spread the icing over the cakes, sprinkle with granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and almonds.
11
Bake for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. If the icing begins to brown too much, cover with a piece of aluminum foil.

1130

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: water, 1 2/3 tablespoons yeast, 1 7/8 cups bread flour, 2 3/8 cups all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Easter Colomba Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easter Colomba Cake

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