Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The "Arlequin" cake recipe is quite simple, so even a beginner cook can easily handle it. In addition to prunes, you can use other dried fruits, candied fruits, or fruits in syrup for the filling.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The simple "Arlequin" cake recipe is as follows. In a bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, butter, baking soda, and honey.
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Step 2
2. Lightly beat the eggs with a fork so that the egg white does not coagulate when heated. It is not necessary to whisk vigorously.
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Step 3
3. Place the bowl over a double boiler. Contact with water is not a problem, so you can simply put the bowl into a saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes smooth and the butter is completely melted.
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Step 4
4. When all the ingredients have completely dissolved, remove from heat.
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Step 5
5. Add the sifted flour and knead a smooth dough without lumps.
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Step 6
6. The batter should have a fairly liquid consistency. Now it needs to be refrigerated for at least 10–12 hours (preferably overnight). Then take it out and let it sit at room temperature for another 3–4 hours.
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Step 7
7. You can bake the cake layers using a ring from a springform pan. However, if you don't have one on hand, simply draw an outline on parchment paper.
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Step 8
8. About two tablespoons of batter will be enough to form one pancake. Bake in a preheated oven for 6-8 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Let the finished crust cool on the parchment paper first, then carefully remove it.
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Step 10
10. To prepare the cream, beat sour cream with sugar (you can use powdered sugar) until the sugar dissolves. Separately, whip the cream and then combine it with the sour cream. If desired, you can make a chocolate cream for the homemade "Arlequin" cake by adding a little cocoa.
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Step 11
11. Now you can assemble the cake. Generously spread the cake layer with cream and place on it some chopped prunes and toasted nuts.
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Step 12
12. Cover with the second layer and repeat the process.
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Step 13
13. When the cake is assembled, it needs to be thoroughly coated with cream.
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Step 14
14. The finished cake can be decorated as desired. One of the easiest options is using crushed cake crumbs. You can use trimmings (uneven parts of the layers) or one whole cake layer.