More Italian Easter!

“Natale con i tuoi e Pasqua con chi vuoi”

Yes, that's what an Italian proverb says, meaning that Christmas is celebrated with your family and Easter with whoever you want. However, Italians still like to gather around a big family lunch on Easter Day, when they also invite a few friends to eat well together. As a guest at an Easter lunch or dinner, the perfect gift is the classic Easter cake Colomba Pasquale . It is a slightly drier version of sponge cake, baked with flour, eggs, sugar and butter, and it is traditionally shaped like a dove of peace, which gives the cake its name. With a bit of imagination, it resembles a stylized dove, making it a beautiful and symbolic element on the Easter table. Colomba Pasquale has a lovely crunchy surface, covered with an almond paste consisting of almonds, icing sugar and egg white, which provides a nice contrast to the soft inside of the cake. It is both tasty and festive, a wonderful way to celebrate Easter.

So what makes Colomba Pasquale so special and why is it the perfect gift for an Easter lunch or dinner?

Colomba Pasquale is special because it is a classic Italian Easter cake with deep traditions and a symbolic meaning.

The shape of a dove (colomba in Italian) represents peace and renewal, which is perfect for the message of Easter.

It is baked with a light dough reminiscent of Panettone, but with a unique flavour thanks to orange zest and a crunchy almond and pearl sugar topping. Its soft, aromatic interior and crispy surface make it both luxurious and tasty.

Colomba Pasquale is the perfect gift for an Easter lunch or dinner because it combines tradition and generosity. It is beautifully packaged, easy to share and gives a sense of celebration and thoughtfulness. It is also an elegant end to a good meal, ideally served with a glass of Franciacorta , a sparkling wine from Lombardy that highlights the flavors of the cake and provides a festive ending.