Easter Colomba Cake

Colomba is Italian for dove, and in Italy no Easter would be complete without this dove-shaped cake, which symbolizes peace and renewal. It’s traditionally made with flour, eggs, sugar, butter, and yeast, and takes no less than 30 hours to rise, just like this one from a family-owned Italian bakery in New York. Rich and fluffy, this artisanal cake is chock-full of raisins and candied fruits and is generously topped with pearl sugar and almonds. We recommend serving it on its own or with fresh berries and whipped cream for an extra special treat.

• Traditional Italian Colomba or “dove” cake
• This slow-rising cake is made with flours, eggs, sugar, butter, and yeast
• Loaded with raisins and candied fruits
• Topped with almonds and pearl sugar
• Each 1 lb. 6 oz. cake serves up to 10
• Made by a family-owned Italian bakery in New York