- Easter cake that is basically a combination of the widely celebrated Italian Christmas desserts of Panettone and Pandoro
- The dough for this delicious Easter specialty is made in a similar manner that panettone is made
- Traditional version only contains candied citrus peels and no raisins (unlike the panettone)
- The dough is then shaped into a dove (colomba, in Italian) and finally topped with coarse sugar and almonds
- The dove is a symbol of peace and should not be left out from any Easter celebration