Cake
Description
The baking is simple and quick. You can bake 4–6 small round layers, or, as in this version, two layers on a sheet pan, which yields a rectangular cake. Cooked condensed milk with meringue works really well, even though the cake ends up very sweet.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for the "Beautiful Maria" cake.
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Step 2
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
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Step 3
Separate the yolks and combine them with butter.
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Step 4
Add salt, baking soda, and flour.
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Step 5
Knead a uniform soft dough and place it in the refrigerator for 35–40 minutes.
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Step 6
In about 30 minutes you can start the meringue. Beat the chilled egg whites with sugar until a firm foam forms.
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Step 7
Put part of the dough into the pan (half of the dough was used for a pan like this) and smooth it.
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Step 8
Sprinkle with walnuts.
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Step 9
Lay the meringue in an even layer. Place the base in an oven preheated to 180 °C.
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Step 10
Bake the crust for about 25 minutes. The dough should be fully baked, and the meringue should turn golden. Leave the crust in the pan until completely cooled.
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Step 11
To make the cream, combine softened butter with boiled condensed milk and beat until fluffy.
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Step 12
Once the cake layer has cooled well, cut it in half (if you baked round layers, there's no need to cut anything!) and spread the cream over it.
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Step 13
Assemble the cake.
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Step 14
Leave it to soak for about 3-4 hours. After a day, the “Beautiful Maria” cake will become even tastier.