Description

This Eastern European Easter cake is a rich, sweet bread, and a very traditional part of Easter celebrations. These towering cylindrical cakes are made with a buttery yeast dough enriched with eggs, milk, and sugar. After baking to a golden brown, the cake is typically crowned with a snowy white sugar glaze and adorned with colourful sprinkles. Families gather to share these festive cakes after the long fast, symbolizing the joy and abundance of the Easter season in Eastern European culture.