Cake
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. What makes this cake easy to make is that you can choose the number and diameter of the layers yourself. You can cut layers of any shape from the dough and assemble the cake—for example, triangular or square. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make the cake, prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Put the butter and honey on the heat and melt them.
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Step 3
Beat the eggs with the sugar. Then, stirring constantly, add the honey mixture.
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Step 4
Return everything to the heat and bring to a boil. Stir constantly so the mixture does not scorch. Add the baking soda. The mixture will begin to foam and increase in volume.
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Step 5
Heat for another minute. The honey mixture will change color slightly. Then remove the pot from the heat and let everything cool until warm.
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Step 6
The foam will subside and the mixture will look like caramel. Gradually add the flour and knead the dough. Use the dough’s consistency as your guide for how much flour to add.
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Step 7
The dough will be very soft and will still stick slightly to your hands. Cover it and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 8
Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, about 5–7 mm thick.
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Step 9
Cut out any shape you like and prick the dough with a fork. This is needed so that bubbles do not form on the dough while it bakes. Bake the layers for 3–4 minutes at 180°C.
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Step 10
Cool the finished cake layers.
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Step 11
For the cream, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until light and thick.
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Step 12
Using a piping bag, pipe the cream onto the cake layers.
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Step 13
Assemble the cake this way. Place it in a lidded cake box and refrigerate for 24 hours to let it soak through.
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Step 14
The finished cake is traditionally decorated with dried fruit. Enjoy your treat!