Traditional Hungarian dessert recipes – Culinary Hungary

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast:
    • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Prepare the dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
    • Add the softened butter, egg yolks, sour cream, and the activated yeast mixture.
    • Mix until a smooth dough forms.
    • Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare the filling:
  4. Assemble the cake:
    • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
    • Divide the dough into three equal portions.
    • Roll out the first portion on a lightly floured surface to fit the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
    • Spread half of the apricot jam over the dough.
    • Sprinkle half of the walnut-sugar mixture over the jam.
    • Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling.
    • Repeat the layering with the remaining jam and walnut-sugar mixture.
    • Roll out the third portion of dough and place it on top.
    • Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of dough into squares or rectangles.
  5. Bake the cake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
  6. Prepare the glaze:
    • In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate with the vegetable oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
    • Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly.
  7. Serve:
    • Once the glaze has set, cut the cake along the scored lines into squares or rectangles.
    • Serve and enjoy!

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