Mona De Pascua (traditional Catalan Easter Cake)
Mona de Pascua is a traditional Catalan Easter cake that is typically enjoyed during the Easter holiday season. This sweet and festive cake is often decorated with hard-boiled eggs and colorful ribbons, making it a visually stunning addition to any Easter celebration.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 packet dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry yeast to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, then place it in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- After the dough has risen, divide it into two equal portions and shape each portion into a round loaf.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet, make a small indentation in the center of each loaf, and gently place a hard-boiled egg into each indentation.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the cakes cool before decorating with colorful ribbons.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Baking sheet Mixing bowls Whisk Measuring cups and spoons Bread knife
Tools
Oven Towel
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mona de Pascua with a cup of hot chocolate for a delightful Easter treat.
Tips & tricks
For a decorative touch, you can dye the hard-boiled eggs before placing them on the cake.
Cost
$10