Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. In this cake the aroma of honey and the taste of nuts blend beautifully. The cake will appeal more to those who like dry, not soft cakes, as it doesn't become overly soaked. You can use any nuts, and it's best to use linden honey, but not buckwheat honey, as it will add bitterness. The layers should become slightly golden; don't overbake them, otherwise the cake will be tough. And to prevent the layers from sliding apart while leveling, pierce them through with skewers. After cooking, remove them and cover with crumbs. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making the “Elena” cake.
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Step 2
In a heavy-bottomed pot, place the sliced margarine, honey, sugar, and crack in an egg.
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Step 3
Mix everything together and place over low heat. While stirring, heat the mixture until it becomes homogeneous and the sugar dissolves. The mixture should get warm, but not too hot. Remove the pot from the heat and add the baking soda and citric acid. Mix well. The mixture will start to turn white and expand in volume, which is normal.
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Step 4
Sift the flour and add it to the mixture in portions, kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Step 5
Divide the dough into 7–8 pieces. Roll each between two sheets of parchment into a thin flatbread. Prick it all over and press with an 18‑centimeter diameter cutter, forming a circle.
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Step 6
Bake each layer in a hot oven at 180 °C until golden. This will take about 4–5 minutes. Then immediately remove it and cut around it while it is still hot. Bake all the pieces this way; place the finished layers on top of each other, separating them with parchment, and let them cool completely.
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Step 7
Chop the trimmings into crumbs.
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Step 8
Toast the walnuts and let them cool, then chop them.
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Step 9
Pour water into a pot, add the sugar and pour in the condensed milk. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from the heat and let cool.
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Step 10
Add the softened butter to the mixture and beat until smooth and fluffy.
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Step 11
Add the chopped nuts and stir.
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Step 12
Spread each layer with cream.
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Step 13
Stack the layers on top of each other, spreading each with cream. Smooth the top and sides with cream.
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Step 14
Cover the top and sides with the chopped trimmings and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
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Step 15
After a while, decorate the top of the cake with chocolate, berries, or as you wish, and serve.
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Step 16
Ready. Serve at the table.