The Bell-Shaped Easter Sweet Cake is a perfect dessert to serve at the end of a meal instead of the usual colomba or to be served at breakfast.
A quick, moist and soft cake that you can also bring to the Easter Monday picnic.
This cake has chocolate chips, but you can replace them with raisins or a simple custard cream.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.4 cups potato starch
- 1 jar
- 4.4 oz yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 0.8 cups sugar
- 0.5 oz baking powder
- 2.8 oz chocolate chips (dark)
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste vanilla essence
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
Steps
Preheat the oven to 356°F. Grease the bell-shaped mold with vegetable oil and flour it, or prepare a paper baking mold.
In a large bowl, place the eggs, pinch of salt, and sugar.
Beat with an electric mixer until you get a frothy mixture.
Add the plain yogurt (or other flavors as desired), oil, and vanilla essence.Finally, add the sifted flour, starch with the baking powder, and mix with a spatula until smooth and lump-free.
Combine with the chocolate chips and pour into the center of the bell-shaped cake mold.
Sprinkle the surface with granulated sugar.
Bake for 35 minutes and remove from oven when a toothpick comes out dry.Let it cool slightly and serve the BELL-SHAPED EASTER SWEET CAKE in slices. Happy Easter!
Serving: Serve it at room temperature to enhance the flavors.
You can decorate it with powdered sugar, cream, glaze, or small chocolate details to make it more scenic.
Great with a cup of tea or coffee for a special snack.
Storage:
At room temperature: under a glass dome or in an airtight container, lasts 2-3 days.
Refrigerated: if you used delicate fillings, store it in the fridge for 4-5 days. Remove 30 minutes before serving.
Freezer: you can freeze it (without decorations) for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Bell-Shaped Easter Sweet Cake
Useful Tips
1. If you want it to stay softer, add a small bowl of water in the oven during baking.
2. If the surface darkens too much in the oven, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. Want a surprise effect? Fill it with cream or jam before decorating!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use a different mold?
Yes, you can use any themed mold or make a classic cake and cut it with a knife.
What is the secret to a soft cake?
Do not overmix the batter and use ingredients at room temperature!
How can I decorate it originally?
You can use fondant, royal icing, or create effects with melted chocolate and a piping bag.
Can I make it without butter?
1. Ricotta or cream cheese → same quantity, will add creaminess to the batter.
2. Canned coconut milk (thick) → 1:1, perfect for a delicate taste.
3. Kefir → replaces yogurt with a slightly tangy touch.
4. Apple juice or fruit puree → for a moist and sweeter batter.
5. Cooked and pureed sweet potato or pumpkin → great for a fluffy texture.
6. Milk + lemon juice or vinegar → 100 g of yogurt = 100 ml of milk + 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (let rest 10 minutes)
7. Fresh cream or condensed milk → for a creamier result
8. Coconut milk or plant-based beverage → for a lactose-free version
9. Banana or apple puree → for a sweet and more natural touch
