FLORENTINE CARNIVAL CAKE: the traditional Carnival dessert, soft and fragrant!

Name: FLORENTINE CARNIVAL CAKE: the traditional Carnival dessert, soft and fragrant!
Uploaded: 2026-02-02T11:05:50Z
Duration: PT114.573S
Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 2 February, 2026 at 12:05

INGREDIENTS

For dough:

260g (2 cups) of all-purpose flour

70g (1/4 cup) of sugar

Orange (zest)

10g of fresh yeast

1 tsp of powdered spices

130ml (1/2 cup) of milk

1 egg

1 egg yolk

a pinch of salt

110g (1/2 cup) of butter

For decoration:

Powdered sugar

Cocoa powder

METHOD

1. In a bowl add the flour, sugar, orange (zest), yeast, and powdered spices and whisk. Add the milk, egg, egg yolk, and salt and mix with a spatula. Gradually add the butter and work with the mixture to obtain the compact dough. Cover with cling film and let it rise for 2 hours, or until is double in volume.

2. After time has elapsed roll out the dough and transfer to the baking tray (23x30cm - tray size). Cover with cling film and let it rise for 2 hours.

3. After 20 minutes transfer to the oven and bake bake at 180°C/360°F for 20 minutes.

4. Sprinkle the schiacciata with plenty of powdered sugar. Use a stencil place it in the center of the cake and sprinkle it with cocoa powder.

5. Remove the stencil, cut a slice and serve.