Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The cake "Ivan da Marya" is quite simple to make, so it can be prepared not only for celebrations but also for tea time. 1. First, carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks. Rub the yolks with sugar and a pinch of vanilla. 2. Add softened (not melted) butter. 3. Mix the previously sifted flour with baking powder. Knead a soft, but not liquid, dough. 4. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and place them in the refrigerator. 5. Meanwhile, prepare the meringue. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and sugar until stiff peaks form. 6. Roll out one piece of dough and place it on a parchment paper. Spread about one-third of the meringue over it and bake in a preheated oven for 20–30 minutes. Bake the other two layers the same way. 7. To make the frosting, beat the butter with condensed milk until smooth and creamy. 8. Chop the nuts coarsely (not into powder) and mix them into the frosting. Reserve some for decoration. 9. Once the cake layers are baked and slightly cooled, you can assemble the "Ivan da Marya" cake at home. 10. Spread half of the frosting onto the first layer and cover with the second layer, placing it upside down (dough side up). 11. Spread the remaining frosting and cover with the third layer, this time placing it dough side down. 12. Decorate the cake with chocolate chips or melted chocolate. 13. Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours. The cake is ready. Serve and enjoy!