DOVE with DIPLOMATIC CREAM quick filled cake, an easy no-yeast Easter dessert, the perfect idea for holiday gatherings you can make in no time.
This year I began testing Easter desserts with a simple but super-indulgent idea: a dove cake with diplomatic cream, creamy and spectacular but very easy to prepare. I wanted something that would really impress at the table without hours of kneading or long rises… and this filled dove cake was the perfect solution.
This dove with diplomatic cream is perfect if you’re looking for an Easter cake that’s easy, fast and showy. It’s a soft cake enriched with a delicate, creamy filling.
It’s the classic dessert that saves the holiday menu: a few steps, simple ingredients and a soft texture that pairs perfectly with the diplomatic cream. Ideal as a Easter lunch dessert, perfect for holiday snacks or to bring to the table when you have guests and want to look good without spending hours in the kitchen.
Join me in the kitchen today — it’s dove with diplomatic cream.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (the one you usually use)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
- Half packet (≈2 tsp) baking powder (for cakes)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pastry cream
- 3 tbsp + 1 tsp whipping cream
- 1.8 oz (about 1/3 cup) almonds
- 2 egg whites
Steps
Prepare the pastry cream and let it cool, then whip the cream and fold the two mixtures together.
Beat the eggs with the sugar using electric beaters until they double in volume, then gradually add the flour with the baking powder, alternating with the oil and the lemon juice.
Pour the batter into a 500 g (≈18 oz) dove mold, add the cream by spoonfuls, bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 35 minutes.
Grind the almonds into a flour. Whip the egg whites until stiff, then add the ground almonds and one tablespoon of sugar.
Remove the dove from the oven and spread the egg-white mixture on top.
Turn the oven grill to 401°F, place the dove under the grill and bake for 5 minutes until golden.Bon appétit
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DOVE with DIPLOMATIC CREAM quick filled cake
Useful tips for a perfect soft dove cake:
– Use a paper dove mold to get the classic Easter shape.
– Do not overfill the mold to allow the cake to rise properly while baking.
– Let the cake cool completely before filling it with the cream.
– Store the cake in the refrigerator after adding the diplomatic cream.
– You can decorate the surface with powdered sugar, almonds or chocolate shavings to make it even more spectacular.
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FAQ DOVE with DIPLOMATIC CREAM quick filled cake
Can I prepare this dove with cream the day before?
Yes, you can prepare the cake in advance and keep it at room temperature covered with a cake dome.
Do I need a dove mold?
I would say yes — in this case you need a dove mold.
Can the diplomatic cream be prepared in advance?
Absolutely yes! It can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
Can it be filled differently?
Certainly! Nutella, chocolate cream, pastry cream, jam — whatever you prefer.
