The EASTER RING CAKE is a traditional sweet prepared in many Italian families during the Easter holidays. With its shape and its soft, fragrant texture, this Easter cake is a delight for both young and old.
In this article, you’ll discover the history of the Easter ring cake, its main ingredients, and some interesting facts about this typical Italian dessert.
The Easter ring cake has ancient origins and its history is linked to the religious tradition of Easter. This cake was in fact prepared in Italian families to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The shape symbolizes the crown of thorns that Jesus wore during the Passion.
Join me in the kitchen today; we have the Easter ring cake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/5 cups sugar
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 0.7 oz chocolate chips
- 0.7 oz candied fruit
- 1 egg white
- 2 drops lemon juice
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Steps
Beat the eggs with the sugar until they double in volume with an electric mixer.
Gradually add the flour with the baking powder, lemon juice, alternating with the milk.
Add the chocolate and candied fruit, mix well and pour the mixture into a 8-inch ring mold.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 25 minutes, remove from oven and let cool.
Whip the egg white with a pinch of salt, then add the lemon juice and sugar.
Pour the sugar over the cake and decorate with colored sprinkles.
Bon appétit
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Curiosity about the Easter cake Did you know that in some Italian regions, the Easter ring cake is also prepared with cheese? In particular, in the Molise area, caciocavallo is added to the traditional Easter recipe.
Traditional Sweet Easter Ring Cake
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Traditional Sweet Easter Ring Cake
The main ingredients are flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter. The recipe may vary slightly from region to region, but these are the basic ingredients for preparing this cake.
