The Easter Dove Cake is not just a dessert, but a true symbol of Italian culture during the Easter holidays. Often, however, the preparation of this cake can seem complex and daunting.
But fear not!
Today I want to share with you a special recipe for an Easter Dove Cake with single dough, perfect for those who want a simple yet delicious alternative to the traditional preparation.
With a few simple steps, you can make a soft, fragrant, and irresistible Dove Cake without compromising quality. The use of a single dough saves time without sacrificing authentic taste, making this recipe ideal even for beginners in cooking. The unmistakable aroma of citrus and almonds will immediately captivate everyone, turning your Easter table into a festival of flavors.
This detailed guide will take you step by step in making a homemade Dove Cake that will surprise friends and family. If you’re looking for a simple recipe for your Easter Dove Cake, you’re in the right place. Let’s prepare together to create a dessert that combines tradition, practicality, and love in a single preparation.
I can’t wait to accompany you on this culinary adventure. Let’s get to work to make this Easter even more special with a single dough Easter Dove Cake made with your own hands!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Easter
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 egg+1 egg yolk
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- zest of one lemon
- zest of one orange
- 1 cup candied fruit
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp egg white
- almonds and sugar sprinkles for decoration
- 1/2 cup sugar
Tools
- Electrolux oven
- mixer
- mold
Steps
Here’s the procedure:
In a small bowl, combine the honey with the yeast and dissolve well
Add the water and mix
Put the liquid into the stand mixer with sugar, the egg, and the yolk
Mix with the mixer hook to combine the ingredients.
Gradually add the flour while the mixer is running, allowing it to be well incorporated.
This will take about 6/7 minutes.
When the dough is well incorporated, add the aromas: vanilla extract and citrus zests.
Let it absorb well with the mixer running
When the dough is smooth, add the softened butter in 2 or 3 additions, adding the next portion only after the previous one is fully absorbed
This will take a few minutes
Once all the butter is incorporated, add the candied fruit or chocolate chips
Remove the dough from the mixer and place it in a previously buttered bowl
Let it rise in a turned-off oven with the light on for about 3 hours, covered with plastic wrap
Once risen, transfer the dough to a work surface
Divide into two and spread both pieces
Fold them over themselves lengthwise
Place the logs into the mold
Cover with plastic wrap
Let rise in a turned-off oven with the light on for about 2 hours or until the dough almost touches the plastic wrap
Prepare the glaze by placing the almonds with powdered sugar in a blender. Blend
Add the egg white and almond flavor
Being careful not to deflate the rise, sprinkle the dough with the glaze, almonds, and plenty of sugar sprinkles
Bake in a static oven at 338°F (170°C) for about 40 minutes
