Markiza Cake is a popular Russian Cake that consists of thin
layers of shortbread, meringue, walnuts and Dulce de Leche Buttercream.
Ingredients
For Cake Layers
- 7 egg yolks
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp baking soda + 1Tbsp vinegar
- 12 oz unsalted butter or Golden Soft Margarine room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (add 1/2 cup more if needed)
Meringue
- 7 egg whites
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups walnuts chopped
Frosting
- 2 cans of dulce de leche/condensed milk (1 can = 14 oz)
- 16 oz unsalted butter room temperature (leave at room temp for 3 hours)
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp instant coffee + 2 Tbsp hot water to dissolve
Dark Chocolate Glaze
- 1 tsp gelatin a little less than 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (35% fat content)
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup = 50g
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Also
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- 16 oz Cool whip or heavy whipping cream
