"Royal" Easter cake

Cookinero 29 Aug 2025

The Easter pastry was called "royal" because many overseas products were added to it: dried fruits, candied fruits and spices. They were not affordable for ordinary people. To prepare the traditional "royal" Easter cake, you need to choose the highest quality products. It is recommended to use butter with a fat content of at least 82%, milk with a fat content of at least 2.5% and live yeast. Success largely depends on the quality of kneading the dough by hand, the process should take at least half an hour.

How to cook "Royal" Easter cake

Step 1

"Royal" Easter cake

Prepare the dough. To do this, crumble the yeast and pour warm milk over it, cover with a paper towel and put in a warm place for 90 minutes.

Step 2

"Royal" Easter cake

Prepare the dough. Mix sugar with egg yolks. Beat the whites with a mixer until stiff. Dissolve vanilla sugar in 1 tbsp. warm water. Combine the dough, egg-sugar mixture, whipped whites, salt, butter and vanilla sugar with water, mix. Carefully add flour in small portions, stirring constantly. Cover the dough with a paper towel and put in a warm place for 1 hour.

Step 3

"Royal" Easter cake

Knead the dough. To do this, place the dough on a dry surface and knead for at least 10 minutes, then add candied fruit and prunes, knead again for at least 10 minutes.

Step 4

"Royal" Easter cake

Bake the Easter cakes. Place the dough in the Easter cake molds and place in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40 minutes. Check the readiness with a wooden skewer - it should be dry. Then take the Easter cakes out of the oven and let them cool.

Step 5

"Royal" Easter cake

Prepare the glaze. Using a mixer, beat the egg white and powdered sugar until thick and white.

Step 6

"Royal" Easter cake

Decorate the Easter cake. Spread the icing on the cooled Easter cakes and give them a traditional Easter look.

"Royal" Easter cake - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute instant yeast. Use 25% less than the recipe calls for (since it's more concentrated) and mix it directly with the flour—no need to proof it in milk first.
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic and freeze for up to 1 month.
For an egg-free version, replace each egg with ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or a commercial egg replacer. Note that texture may vary slightly.
Dried raisins, chopped apricots, or cranberries work well as substitutes. Soak them in warm water or rum for 10 minutes first to soften.
Ensure your yeast is fresh, knead thoroughly, and avoid overpacking the molds—fill only ⅔ full to allow proper rising during baking.
Absolutely! Use smaller molds and reduce baking time to 20–25 minutes. Check for doneness with a skewer.
Try a mix of Greek yogurt and honey (2:1 ratio) brushed on top, or use a thin layer of melted dark chocolate for richness without excessive sugar.
Yes! After kneading, refrigerate the dough overnight for a slow rise. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before shaping and baking.

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