Pinca (also sirnica) is a traitional Dalmatian and Istrian Easter cake. It symbolizes the end of Lent in that it contains many eggs. Together with Easter eggs, pinca has remained the centrepiece of the family Easter breakfast. In urban areas it is increasingly the only item taken to Easter Mass for blessing, and is often given to guests as a symbol of good wishes. It can also be found in other areas in western Croatia, as well as in the Slovenian Littoral. It has a form of a sweet bread loaf with a sign of cross on the upper side, which is carved with knife before baking.