Cake
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. The familiar store‑bought “Charodeyka” cake can easily be made at home. Sponge cake batter, custard cream and chocolate glaze are the main components of this tasty cake.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Beat the egg whites with a mixer on low speed. Increase the speed and beat into a thick foam. Gradually add ½ cup of sugar and beat. Beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar. Add one third of the whites to the yolks and gently fold. Add the remaining whites.
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Step 2
2. Sift the flour with the leavening agent into the egg mixture. Mix gently.
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Step 3
3. Pour the resulting batter into a butter‑greased pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. When the sponge rises, you can lower the temperature so it doesn’t burn.
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Step 4
4. Let the sponge rest for at least 8 hours, cut it lengthwise into two layers and soak with syrup.
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Step 5
5. Prepare the cream. Beat the milk, starch, sugar and egg with a mixer. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat, stirring constantly. When the mixture thickens, reduce the heat and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add butter and beat with the mixer.
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Step 6
6. Spread the cream on one layer and place the second layer on top.
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Step 7
7. Prepare the glaze. Mix cocoa, starch, sugar, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool the mixture, add butter and vanilla, and stir. Cover the cake with the prepared glaze and a lattice of melted chocolate, if desired.