Cake
Description
The "Eskimo" cake is perfect for any festive table. It consists of tender sponge cake with filling and cream. The classic recipe for "Eskimo" cake requires preparing a glaze. You can use nuts as a topping or omit it altogether. The dessert is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
For the sponge cake, we first need to prepare the egg yolks. Separate them from the whites and rub them with sugar. Then add half a cup of cold water, baking powder, flour, and nuts. Separately, beat the remaining egg white until foamy and add it to the mixture.
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Step 2
Pour everything into a mold or skillet (previously greased with oil) and bake at 200 degrees for 40 minutes.
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Step 3
While the biscuit is cooling, we start preparing the cream. Mix sugar, milk, flour, and eggs, then pour into a skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Once the cream has cooled, add softened butter and beat until you get a fluffy mixture.
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Step 4
By this time, the sponge cake should have cooled. Cut it in half horizontally and sandwich the two layers together with cream. Spread cream on the sides and top of the cake.
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Step 5
Prepare the glaze. Mix sugar, cocoa, and sour cream. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Now add butter and stir.
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Step 6
While the glaze is still warm, pour it over the cake. You can top it with nuts if desired.