Layered Pancake Gateau (Hungary)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Layered Pancake Gateau (Hungary) with Almonds and Lemon Flavor
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 eggs ( separated )
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup self-rising flour ( sifted )
4 tablespoons unsalted butter ( melted )
3/4 cup sour cream
powdered sugar ( sifted , for dusting )
lemon wedge ( garnish to serve )
3 eggs ( separated )
1/4 cup powdered sugar ( sifted )
1 lemon , rind of , grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1 cup ground almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
560
Sugar
25g
Fat
42g
Layered Pancake Gateau (Hungary) is a popular and traditional Hungarian dessert that is often served during special occasions. This dish is similar to a pancake cake that is alternately layered with almond cream and sour cream. The addition of lemon juice and lemon peel provides an extra flavor that elevates this dish. This dessert can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, which makes it a great option for entertaining guests. Due to its creamy and sweet nature, this dish can also be served as a sweet breakfast treat. The pancake cake is a perfect example of the Hungarian cuisine's creativity and resourcefulness in creating a wholesome and delicious meal.

Instructions

1.To make the pancake batter, in a medium bowl beat egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2.Add milk and flour, mix until well combined then stir in melted butter.
3.In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, then gently fold into the pancake batter.
4.Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Use a ladle to pour pancake batter onto the pan and cook, flipping once until both sides turn light golden-brown. Repeat until all batter has been cooked, setting each pancake aside to cool.
5.In another bowl beat egg whites until stiff then add powdered sugar and vanilla sugar and whisk until well combined. Add in ground almonds and grated lemon peel and stir until the mixture becomes a thick cream.
6.Spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream on each pancake then spread the almond cream mixture on top of the sour cream.
7.Stack the pancakes on top of each other to form a tower, covering each layer with almond cream.
8.Dust the tower with powdered sugar before serving.

PROS

This dish is a unique, multi-layered dessert with a delicate taste
Can be served as a sweet breakfast dish
Almonds and lemon combo provide a unique flavor

CONS

This dish may require some time and effort to make
This dish is high in calories and fat

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish can provide you a good amount of protein and calcium from the eggs and almond.
Almonds are high in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber, protein, and various important nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium and potassium.
Lemons are a good source of vitamin C.

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