Rum and Cocoa Dove Cake (lactose-free), an easy and delicious recipe ready in just a few steps. For this recipe I used a refreshing and delicate rice-and-coconut beverage that pairs wonderfully with the aroma of rum. It is also full of candied fruit and chocolate chips, just like a traditional colomba, but here presented as a cake. A delightful recipe perfect to share on Easter Monday. Below, in the FAQ section I will suggest some alternatives for this recipe, and further down you’ll find some delicious ideas for Easter morning breakfast.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 45 Minutes
- Portions: paper dove mold
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vial rum extract
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 cup coconut and rice beverage (and rice)
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 2/3 cup candied fruit
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- as needed pearl sugar
Tools
- 1 Electric hand mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Paper dove mold
Steps
To make the Rum and Cocoa Dove Cake (lactose-free), in a large bowl beat the eggs with the sugar for 2 minutes until the mixture is lighter in color and frothy.
Add the coconut and rice beverage and the sunflower oil, and mix to incorporate the ingredients.
Sift in the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Add the rum extract and continue beating with an electric mixer until you obtain a smooth, creamy batter.
Fold in the candied fruit and chocolate chips of your choice, then pour the batter into a paper dove mold. Decorate the surface with pearl sugar and bake in a preheated convection oven at 356°F for 45 minutes. Do the toothpick test to check doneness: if it comes out dry when inserted, the cake is ready.
Let cool for about 30 minutes and remove the excess paper. This will make it easier to slice the cake without breaking it. It will keep for up to 5 days in a closed container, stored away from heat and light.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I substitute the beverage with?
Any other lactose-free milk or beverage.
What can I substitute the candied fruit with?
For a richer cake you can also choose to use coarsely chopped nuts or dried fruit.
