Kyiv cake in a simple way: the idea was shared by a famous chef
Kyiv cake is the hallmark of the Ukrainian capital. This dessert is known all over the world. But despite the special cooking technology, there is a variant that you can make even at home.
The idea of making a simple version of the Kyiv cake was shared by the famous Ukrainian chef Tetiana Lytvynova (tanita_litvinova) on Instagram. The cake is very crispy.
A simple recipe for Kyiv cake
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
Ingredients:
- protein - 240 g (about 7 eggs)
- sugar - 330 g
- hazelnuts - 170 mg (roasted and chopped)
Ingredients for the cream:
- syrup (sugar 170 g, water 80 g)
- egg yolks - 160 g
- butter - 320 g
- cocoa - 2 tbsp.
Ingredients for the decoration:
- 180 hazelnuts and candurin
Method of preparation:
1. Whip the whites into a foam, gradually adding sugar, and beat until a stable meringue consistency.
Whipping meringue
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
2. Add the chopped hazelnuts and mix gently. Divide into 2 cakes in a split mold. Bake for an hour at 140 degrees.
Adding nuts
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
3. Let cool and remove from the mold.
4. For the cream, boil the syrup at 113 degrees. Check for readiness.
Putting the meringue in the mold
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
5. Whisk the egg yolks at room temperature until white and add a thin stream to whip into a fluffy foam.
Preparation of the cream
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
6. Spread 1/3 of the cream on the first layer and sprinkle a handful of hazelnuts between the layers.
7. Add cocoa to the rest of the cream and mix thoroughly.
Ready baked cake
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
8. Spread the cream on the top and sides of the cake.
Finishing the dessert
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
9. Put to stabilize in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
10. Garnish with whole nuts, sprinkled with candurine and chopped hazelnuts on the sides.
Ready-made Kyiv cake
Source: Screenshot of a post on Tetiana Lytvynova's Instagram page
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