Cake
Description
The baking is simple and quick. You can make the "Vesuvius" cake at home not only for festive occasions, but also for a Sunday tea. If desired, you can replace the prunes with dried apricots, for example. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for the "Vesuvius" cake is quite simple. First, soak well-washed prunes in brandy and leave them for 2–3 hours. To prepare the dough, mix egg with sugar and whisk slightly. Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Sift flour with a leavening agent. Combine all ingredients with softened butter and knead into a fairly firm dough. Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
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Step 2
2. Stuff the softened prunes with walnuts (you can use other nuts if desired).
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Step 3
3. Divide the dough into 3 parts. Roll one part out thinly and place it in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Divide the remaining dough into small pieces—about 26–28 pieces. Roll each piece out slightly and place a stuffed prune in the center.
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Step 5
5. Put these "little balls" in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Then cool thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Finish the homemade "Vesuvius" cake with sour cream frosting. To prepare it, beat sour cream with sugar. If desired, add a little lemon juice or the brandy in which the prunes were marinated. Place the cake layer on a serving dish and spread with cream. Arrange the balls, pouring them with cream.
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Step 7
7. You can place prunes or nuts between the balls. Arrange them in a mound. Place the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Pour the melted chocolate over the cake and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.