This cake is a must for Easter! Made with Anisette or Sambuca, this dessert is as authentic as it gets! Get Rossella Rago’s recipe below!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups 00 or all purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 2 packets Vanillina or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup whole milk
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup Anisette or Sambuca liqueur
- sprinkles to decorate
- small chocolate eggs for garnish
For the Birds Nest:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk)
- 1/2 cup all bran cereal (you can also use Rice Krispies cereal)
Sources:
- Main Image & Recipe: Rossella Rago