Cake
Description
This recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and those who enjoy simple baking. The "Budapest" cake should be prepared on a large baking tray at home, making it convenient not only for baking but also for assembling the cake.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To make the cake, you need to lightly beat the eggs.
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Step 2
2. Add sugar and vanillin (or vanilla sugar) and continue beating.
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Step 3
3. Add the butter to the eggs. The recipe for "Budapest" cake requires using chilled butter or margarine.
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Step 4
4. The flour and baking powder need to be sifted beforehand.
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Step 5
5. Add the flour and mix thoroughly, or rather rub the mixture.
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Step 6
6. Add the sour cream and begin kneading an elastic and soft dough. It may stick slightly to your hands.
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Step 7
7. When the dough is ready, wrap it in a bag or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 35–40 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Divide the slightly cooled dough into 6 parts and roll out into rectangular layers. Bake in a preheated oven at about 180-190 degrees Celsius for 7-10 minutes. It's important to fully bake the layers, but not to over-dry them.
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Step 9
9. While the cake layers are cooling, you can start preparing the filling. Combine about 500 milliliters of milk with sugar and bring to a boil, making sure the sugar dissolves completely. Melt chocolate (ideally, equal parts milk and dark chocolate) over a water bath and add it to the milk. Mix the remaining milk with liqueur (rum can be used) and sifted cocoa powder. Add this mixture to the hot milk and simmer over low heat until thickened. While still hot, strain the cream through a sieve to ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency.
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Step 10
10. The "Budapest" cake can be covered with chocolate glaze at home. To prepare it, combine chocolate and butter and melt.
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Step 11
11. Now you can assemble the cake. Each layer should be generously coated with cream, and the top covered with chocolate glaze. Let the cake soak for at least 4-5 hours.