Balocco La Colomba Ricetta Classica

Balocco La Colomba is a traditional Italian yeast-leavened cake, shaped like a dove, typically enjoyed during the Easter season. This 'Ricetta Classica' follows the authentic method using natural mother yeast (lievito madre), enriched with candied orange peels and topped with a sugary glaze, almonds, and granulated sugar. Balocco remains a deeply rooted Italian brand, maintaining its heritage by producing its products in its historical production site in Fossano, Italy.

The brand's journey began in 1927 in Fossano, Piedmont, as a small pastry shop founded by Francesco Antonio Balocco. Over decades, it transformed from a local artisanal bakery into a major industrial confectionery player. Despite its significant expansion and export reach to over 60 countries, the company has resisted acquisition by multinational conglomerates, remaining a family-owned enterprise led by the Balocco family for three generations. This independence allows the brand to maintain strict control over traditional recipes and manufacturing processes.