Nut Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This cake is one of my signature dishes! When close friends and family come over, I know for sure that everyone will be absolutely delighted with this dessert! This cake never gets boring—it's versatile and perfect for any occasion. The creamy cottage cheese and butter filling, light sponge cake, and a generous handful of nuts work wonders. Serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Make a sponge cake. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the whites with a mixer in a dry bowl. Add a pinch of salt and citric acid. Gradually pour the sugar into the whites in a thin stream, continuing to beat. Whip the whites at the highest speed until they form a uniform, thick, and slightly sticky foam.
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Step 2
Proceed with the yolks. Mix them with the sifted flour. On top, add the beaten egg whites. Gently fold everything from the bottom up, trying not to disturb the fluffiness.
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Step 3
Add a few tablespoons of ground nuts to the dough and mix once again. Now take a baking pan and grease it with butter. Pour the dough into the pan, gently smoothing it out over the surface.
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Step 4
Place the sponge cake in the oven at 180 degrees for half an hour. It should rise and darken. After that, turn off the oven and do not remove the pan immediately. After 15 minutes, take it out and turn it upside down. Let the cake cool in this position for about 8 hours. Only after that can you remove it.
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Step 5
After 8 hours, prepare the syrup for soaking the sponge cake. Pour 125 ml of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 150 grams of sugar and reduce the heat. Stir the syrup with a spatula until it thickens slightly—usually 3 minutes is enough. Turn off the heat and add the liqueur. Mix well and let it cool to lukewarm.
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Step 6
Back to the sponge cake. Using a sharp knife, cut it lengthwise into 2 or 3 halves, as you prefer. Take the syrup and evenly soak each sponge cake layer.
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Step 7
Now we make the cream. Soften 200 grams of butter by leaving it at room temperature. Using a mixer, beat the butter with 150 grams of sugar or powdered sugar. Then add the cottage cheese strained through a sieve with lemon zest and beat until fluffy.
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Step 8
Place one soaked cake layer on a large plate. Spread it generously with cream. Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining cream over it. If you have 3 layers, divide all the cream into 3 portions. Spread cream all over the sides of the cake.
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Step 9
Coat the cake with chopped nuts. Decorate the top with walnut halves. Leave the cake in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to fully soak. Serve with hot tea or coffee. Enjoy your sweet gathering!