Honey cake with condensed milk
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The cake must be thoroughly soaked, so place it in the refrigerator overnight. Then it will turn out soft and juicy, and will definitely delight all your guests! But if you don't have much time, leave the cake to soak at room temperature for at least 3 hours. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Beat the egg with 100 grams of sugar until the mixture lightens in color.
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Step 2
2. Melt 50 grams of butter, add honey and baking soda. The mixture will increase significantly in volume; continue stirring until it turns caramel-colored.
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Step 3
3. Cool the honey mixture, add the egg mixture and vanilla sugar to it.
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Step 4
4. Gradually add the sifted flour in several portions and mix the dough with a spoon. Then transfer to the table and knead by hand.
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Step 5
5. The dough should not be too wet. Transfer it to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit for an hour in a warm place. Then roll it into a log and divide into 5-6 pieces.
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Step 6
6. Roll out each piece of dough on parchment paper into a thin layer, dusting with flour. The diameter should be up to 20 cm. Bake for 4-5 minutes at 200 degrees. Cut a circle out of the crust using a plate.
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Step 7
7. To prepare the cream, beat the soft butter, gradually adding condensed milk and lemon zest.
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Step 8
8. Spread cream between each cake layer, and on the top and sides. Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with crushed crumbs from the trimmings and chopped walnuts. Now, all that's left is to wait for the cake to soak in the flavors.