Hungarian Palacsinta Cake Armenian Style

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Delightful Hungarian Palacsinta Cake Armenian Style Recipe
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Prep

40 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

2 hours

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
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 -2 tablespoon honey
1 cup ground poppy seed
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup damson plum jam
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 ounces semisweet chocolate , grated
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
2 tablespoons rum
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-16
Calories
508
Sugar
22g
Fat
28g
Hungarian Palacsinta Cake Armenian Style is a special dessert with many layers of crepes filled with nuts, honey, poppy seeds, jam, and chocolate. It's a traditional recipe from the Armenian cuisine with a Hungarian twist. It's commonly served in parties, weddings, and holidays in both countries. The cake is impressive and labor-intensive and can easily feed a crowd. The cake has a subtle sweetness, which complements the nutty filling and the chocolate topping. You can customize the filling and the topping to your liking and experiment with different flavors and textures. Once you try this cake, you'll fall in love with its flavors and textures.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2.Add eggs, milk, melted butter, soda water, and cooking oil to the bowl. Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat until the batter is smooth.
3.Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brushing with butter or vegetable oil.
4.Pour a ladle full of the batter on the skillet and spread it over to make a thin pancake.
5.Cook until the top is set and the bottom is golden brown.
6.Flip and cook the other side until it's golden brown too.
7.Place the cooked pancakes on a wire rack to cool down.
8.In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped walnuts, honey, poppy seed, and honey.
9.Spread the walnut and honey filling on one pancake and place another pancake on top of it. Repeat with the remaining pancakes.
10.Spread the damson plum jam on top of the last pancake.
11.To make the chocolate topping, melt butter and grated chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler set-up. Stir well and add granulated sugar. Spread the chocolate mixture over the last pancake.
12.Sprinkle the topping with golden seedless raisins, chopped candied orange peel, and chopped walnuts.
13.Drizzle the rum over the topping. Let the cake set for an hour to infuse the flavors.

PROS

This cake is a perfect dessert for family gatherings and special occasions.
It’s a unique and beautiful creation that will impress your guests.

This cake is not too sweet and has a nutty flavor from the walnuts and poppy seeds.

It can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for up to three days.

CONS

This cake is quite time consuming and requires some skill to make.

It has a lot of different components and can be a bit overwhelming for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The walnuts and poppy seeds in the filling are a good source of healthy fats and protein.
The orange peel contains vitamin C, which supports the immune system.

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