Easter Colomba Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in 150 grams of water with 50 grams of each flour. Mix well. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and place in a warm place for 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the flour (setting aside 50 grams of all-purpose flour) to a stand mixer bowl together with the eggs, butter, the zest from 1 lemon and 1 orange, 150 grams of sugar, liqueur, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
3. 3
   Add the yeast mixture and knead the dough for at least 10 minutes using the hook attachment.
4. 4
   Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
5. 5
   Punch down the dough, add the chocolate chips and candied orange and knead again.
6. 6
   Place the dough inside two colomba cake molds.
7. 7
   Let the dough rise again until it doubles in size.
8. 8
   Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
9. 9
   In another bowl, add the remaining sugar and flour, adding enough water until it is creamy.
10. 10
    Spread the icing over the cakes, sprinkle with granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and almonds.
11. 11
    Bake for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. If the icing begins to brown too much, cover with a piece of aluminum foil.