Italian Traditional Easter Dove Cake Recipe

Name: Italian Traditional Easter Dove Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:; 3/4 ounces, weight Fresh Yeast; 3 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 2-1/3 pinches Whole Fat Milk, Warmed; 2-3/4 cups Flour; 3 whole Egg Yolks, Divided; 1 whole Egg; 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 pinches Lukewarm Water; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened, Divided; 1/2 cups White Sugar, Divided; 1 pinch Salt; 1/2 whole Orange Zest; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2-1/3 ounces, weight Candied Fruit; 1-7/8 ounces, weight Raisins; _____; FOR THE GLASS AND DECORATION:; 1-7/8 ounces, weight Peeled Almonds; 1/4 cups White Sugar; 1 whole Egg White; 2-7/8 ounces, weight Grain Sugar; 10 whole Almonds, Unpeeled

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGH:
3/4 ounces, weight Fresh Yeast
3 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 2-1/3 pinches Whole Fat Milk, Warmed
2-3/4 cups Flour
3 whole Egg Yolks, Divided
1 whole Egg
1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 pinches Lukewarm Water
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened, Divided
1/2 cups White Sugar, Divided
1 pinch Salt
1/2 whole Orange Zest
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2-1/3 ounces, weight Candied Fruit
1-7/8 ounces, weight Raisins
_____
FOR THE GLASS AND DECORATION:
1-7/8 ounces, weight Peeled Almonds
1/4 cups White Sugar
1 whole Egg White
2-7/8 ounces, weight Grain Sugar
10 whole Almonds, Unpeeled

1
Grab some fresh yeast and crumble it in a bowl. Pour in the warm milk and stir with a wooden until the yeast is totally melted. Sift in 1/3 heaping cup of flour (50 grams). Cover with wrapping paper and a towel and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
2
Now add in 2 egg yolks, 2/3 cup flour (75 grams) and while stirring, pour in the lukewarm water. Cover again and let rest for 45 minutes.
3
Now grab other 2/3 cup of flour (75 grams), whole egg, 15 grams soft unsalted butter and 1.5 tablespoons of sugar (50 grams) and add them to the dough, stirring with a wooden spoon until combined.
4
Now let the dough rest covered for more 30 minutes. Add to the dough the remaining flour (150 grams or 1-1/4 cup) and sugar (90 grams, slightly less than 1/2 cup), butter (100 grams, 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp), a pinch of salt, orange zest, vanilla extract and the remaining egg yolk. Then grab the candied fruit and add them in. Add the raisins and mix all the ingredients together on a floured surface until you get a smooth and very soft dough.
5
Divide the dough into 2 oval pieces. Grab your dove mold and place the two pieces, one on each other, to form a cross. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rest for a couple of hours or until it doubled in size.
6
At this point we can prepare the glass!
7
In a food processor combine the peeled almonds, white sugar and egg white. About 2 hours later, your dove cake will look nice and fluffy. Brush the top with the glass we have just made, sprinkle the surface with grain sugar then decorate with the unpeeled almonds.
8
Bake at 180u00b0C for 45 minutes!
9
When ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool down on a wire rack.

2511

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGH:, 3/4 ounces, weight Fresh Yeast, 3 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 2-1/3 pinches Whole Fat Milk, Warmed, 2-3/4 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Italian Traditional Easter Dove 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Traditional Easter Dove Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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