: Refrigerate the cake for at least 8 to 12 hours (ideally overnight). This allows the sour cream to soak into the honey layers, turning it incredibly soft and tender.
: Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar. Fill the meringue crater with the cream and top generously with fresh fruits. 🍯 Recipe 2: Traditional " " (Sour Cream Cake) elena chekalova recepty torta
: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the meringue into a circle, creating a slight crater in the center for the cream later. Lower the oven temperature to 100°C (212°F) and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours. : Refrigerate the cake for at least 8
Elena Chekalova frequently highlights classic Soviet-era heritage cakes. The Fill the meringue crater with the cream and
: 3 large (approx. 90g), strictly at room temperature Sugar : 170g (superfine sugar is best) Vanilla sugar : 10g Lemon juice or Vinegar : 1 tsp (to stabilize the whites)
: 4 cups (thick, high-fat sour cream, ideally drained overnight) Superfine sugar : 1 cup Toasted walnuts : 1.5 cups, finely ground Dark rum or Cognac : 2 tbsp (optional, for depth) Step-by-Step Instructions