Classic Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Actually, preparing the classic "Kievsky" cake at home is quite simple, although the process takes quite a bit of time. It turns out exactly as it should be: with a crispy nut layer, rich cream, and thin cake layers. As for decoration, feel free to let your imagination run wild: add nuts, chocolate glaze, or even cookie crumbs. For example, the baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The sponge cake should be baked in advance; it's best to let it sit overnight. To prepare it, crack the eggs into a deep bowl, add sugar and a pinch of salt.
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Step 2
2. Beat everything into a fluffy mixture.
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Step 3
3. Add the sifted flour in small portions, gently mixing with a spatula.
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Step 4
4. Place the dough into a greased and floured pan, and put it into the preheated oven. Bake the sponge cake for about 30-40 minutes, without opening the oven!
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Step 5
5. When the cake has browned well, check it with a toothpick or wooden skewer for doneness and carefully remove it from the oven. Let it cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and leave for at least 10 hours.
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Step 6
6. Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, place the whites in a deep bowl with a pinch of salt.
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Step 7
7. Beat into a stiff foam.
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Step 8
8. Add the chopped nuts (slightly, but not into the flour), and gently mix.
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Step 9
9. Line a heat-resistant baking dish with parchment paper.
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Step 10
10. Place the meringue into it and put in the oven.
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Step 11
11. Bake at the lowest possible temperature for at least 6 hours.
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Step 12
12. When the meringue and sponge cake are ready, you can start preparing the cream. Place the yolks in a deep bowl and add condensed milk. Beat until smooth.
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Step 13
13. Add a little water, place over heat. Constantly stirring, simmer until slightly thickened.
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Step 14
14. Remove from heat, add chocolate chopped into pieces. Stir vigorously until the chocolate melts.
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Step 15
15. Beat the softened butter.
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Step 16
16. Add the chocolate cream by the spoonful, continuing to whisk.
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Step 17
17. Carefully cut the completely cooled biscuit into 3-4 parts. The cake layers can be soaked with syrup or spread with jam, for example.
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Step 18
18. Now you can assemble the cake. Generously spread the cake layer with cream, place the meringue on top, add another layer of cream, then a cake layer, more cream, and finally the last cake layer. Spread cream over the top and sides of the cake, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Let the cake soak for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.