Hungarian Gala Palacsinta Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Delicious Hungarian Gala Palacsinta Cake
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Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar , added to flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 cups soda water ( about )
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 ounces semisweet chocolate , grated
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sifted vanilla confectioners ' sugar
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 -2 tablespoon brandy or 1 -2 tablespoon water
1 cup pot cheese or 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 egg , separated
4 tablespoons sifted vanilla confectioners ' sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons golden seedless raisins
3 egg whites
1/2 cup vanilla sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-16
Calories
434
Sugar
25g
Fat
24g
The Hungarian Gala Palacsinta Cake is a traditional Hungarian dessert cake. It is typically served during holidays, special events, or celebrations and while its name means crepe cake, it is not a layered cake but a tube cake with flavors similar to the popular Hungarian dessert, palacsinta. The cake is a sweet and decadent combination of chocolate, walnuts, and apricot jam mixed in with a soft cake batter, perfect for an indulgent treat from Hungary.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously grease a 10-inch tube pan.
2.In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, and salt twice. Set aside.
3.In another mixing bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored.
4.Add milk and beat until well blended.
5.Slowly add flour mixture to egg mixture, beating constantly, until smooth.
6.Stir in melted butter, soda water, and oil.
7.Add grated chocolate, walnuts, vanilla confectioners' sugar, and apricot jam.
8.Beat until batter is smooth and well blended.
9.Pour half the batter into prepared tube pan and bake for 10 minutes.
10.Remove from oven and top with a layer of pot cheese mixture.
11.Pour remaining batter over cheese mixture and bake for additional 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted comes out clean.

PROS

The Hungarian Gala Palacsinta Cake is a rich and delicious dessert cake.

The combination of chocolate, walnuts, and apricot jam makes for a unique and flavorful treat.

It serves many people and is perfect for a special occasion or holiday.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and fat content.

It is not recommended to eat it regularly, and servings should be limited.

It requires significant time and effort to prepare, making it a more challenging recipe for beginner bakers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not a health food, this cake does contain walnuts, which are high in protein and healthy fats.
They have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, supporting brain health, and aiding in weight management.

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