Cake
Description
Perfect for tea and coffee. The recipe for "Zhivoglot" cake comes from Czech cuisine. It's a fairly simple, yet very interesting baked treat with dried fruits. In this version, only prunes are used, but you can also add raisins or dried apricots if desired. The baked good is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for the "Zhivoglot" cake is quite simple. First, you need to combine the eggs with sugar and beat them.
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Step 2
2. Cut the butter into small pieces and melt.
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Step 3
3. The melted butter needs to be cooled and combined with the beaten eggs, constantly stirring to prevent the eggs from curdling.
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Step 4
4. Add the sifted flour and mix thoroughly to avoid lumps.
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Step 5
5. If the honey is crystallized, it needs to be slightly melted.
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Step 6
6. Combine honey with sour cream and mix thoroughly.
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Step 7
7. Add baking soda, previously neutralized with lemon juice (you can use vinegar).
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Step 8
8. Finely chop walnuts or other nuts to taste. It's best to leave medium-sized pieces, without turning them into powder.
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Step 9
9. Add the nuts to the sour cream, then combine both mixtures. The cake batter is ready. It can be divided into 3 parts, each poured into a greased baking pan and placed in the oven. Bake for about 25–30 minutes until done.
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Step 10
10. While the cake layer is baking, you can prepare the cream. For the homemade "Zhivoglot" cake, whipped butter with condensed milk is used.
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Step 11
11. Remove the pit from the prunes and chop them.
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Step 12
12. Let the first cake layer cool completely, then generously spread with cream.
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Step 13
13. Place the prunes on the cream.
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Step 14
14. Cover with the next cake layer and repeat the process. Leave the top layer without prunes. Spread the remaining cream over the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 15
15. Sprinkle the cake with crushed nuts on all sides and leave it for at least 4-5 hours to allow it to soak thoroughly.