Cake
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. The "Natasha" cake can be prepared with different fillings. This recipe is not the easiest, but even a beginner cook can handle it with detailed instructions. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious dessert. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for "Natasha" cake is great because its ingredients can be adjusted to your taste. Each time, you can prepare the cake with different fillings. First, you need to prepare the dough. In a deep bowl, beat eggs with a pinch of salt and sugar. Add sour cream and baking powder (or baking soda, neutralized with vinegar). Sift the flour and gradually add it to the batter. Constantly stirring, bring the dough to the consistency of sour cream.
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Step 2
2. Divide the entire mixture into four parts. Add filling to each part and mix well. In this version, add chopped nuts to one part (it's better not to grind them into powder, but to leave small pieces). Add washed and dried candied fruits to the second part. The third part will contain raisins soaked for several minutes, and the fourth part will contain poppy seeds.
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Step 3
3. Grease the baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Bake each cake layer until done (about 25–30 minutes). Let the layers cool completely.
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Step 4
4. It's time to prepare the cream, which can be any kind. In this version, beat sour cream with sugar and a pinch of vanilla. Generously spread the cream between the cake layers in any order. The finished cake can also be coated on top with cream and decorated with candied fruits or nuts.
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Step 5
5. The "Natasha" cake is ready at home. Let it steep for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably leave it overnight.