Cake (original recipe)
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This little cake will definitely surprise your guests who come to your celebration. A legendary cake with a legendary history. Perfect with tea, coffee, or cocoa. Be sure to try making it at home—you won't regret it.
Instructions
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Step 1
We start the preparation by mixing coffee and cocoa in warm water in a separate container. Stir until smooth.
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Step 2
Thoroughly mix egg yolks with sugar until it dissolves completely.
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Step 3
Add vegetable oil to the mixture.
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Step 4
Now gently mix this mixture with the coffee and cocoa.
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Step 5
Add the baking powder, soda, and sifted flour. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the coffee batter and mix well.
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Step 6
Beat the egg whites with salt using a mixer.
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Step 7
Beat the egg whites until they become a fluffy foam.
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Step 8
Now gently fold the egg whites into the batter. The key is to mix gently so as not to disrupt the airy structure.
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Step 9
Pour the dough into the baking pan.
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Step 10
Bake the cake layer at 150 degrees for 50 minutes.
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Step 11
The prepared crust needs to be cooled, then cut into 4 parts and spread each with sweetened whipped cream.
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Step 12
We proceed to prepare the cream. For this, mix egg yolks, water, and condensed milk. Mix thoroughly until smooth and homogeneous.
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Step 13
Place the mixture over a water bath and wait until all the ingredients become a uniform mass. It is important to stir constantly.
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Step 14
Now remove the mixture from the heat and mix in the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes to melt, then cool the mixture to room temperature.
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Step 15
In a separate container, melt the butter and mix it with the chocolate. The glaze is ready.
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Step 16
Assemble the cake. Spread cream between the cake layers, placing the next one on top. Continue this way until the top of the cake.
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Step 17
Also, generously coat the cake with cream around the edges, don't forget the sides.
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Step 18
Pour over with chocolate glaze and refrigerate for chilling. Serve cold.