In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Add the egg and the yeast mixture. Knead until a soft dough forms.
Divide into 4 equal portions. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.
2. Prepare the filling:
Mix ground walnuts with sugar and vanilla sugar.
3. Assemble the layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
Roll out one dough piece to fit the pan. Place it on the bottom.
Spread with 1/3 of the apricot jam, then sprinkle 1/3 of the walnut mixture.
Repeat with the next two dough layers and fillings.
Finish with the final (4th) dough layer on top — no filling on this one.
4. Bake:
Prick the top layer with a fork.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden. Cool completely in the pan.
5. Make the chocolate glaze:
Melt chocolate and butter/oil together until smooth.
Pour over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
Let set completely (refrigerate for quicker setting).
6. Slice and serve:
Use a hot knife to slice into neat squares or diamonds.
Store in an airtight container — tastes even better after a day or two!
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