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Bondar Cake - A Quick and Delicious Treat

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 40-45 minutes
Total time: 55-60 minutes
Number of servings: 8-10

The Bondar Cake is a simple and delicious dessert, perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee. This moist and flavorful cake, topped with fruit jam, will surely impress anyone who tastes it. Let’s discover together the steps to create this quick and easy dessert.

Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 200 g sour cream
- 200 g sugar
- 200 g flour
- 1 packet of baking powder (about 10 g)
- A pinch of salt
- 200 g peach or apricot jam (or any preferred jam)
- 50 g butter (for greasing the pan)

Step 1: Preheating the oven
Start by preheating the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. This waiting time is perfect for preparing the batter, and the oven will be ready to receive the cake once you’re done.

Step 2: Preparing the mixture
In a large bowl, add the four whole eggs and sugar. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the eggs together with the sugar until you achieve a frothy and light-colored mixture. This process will introduce air into the batter, making the cake fluffy.

Step 3: Adding the sour cream
Once the eggs and sugar are well mixed, add the sour cream and continue to mix until fully incorporated. The sour cream will give the cake a rich and moist texture, essential for a successful cake.

Step 4: The dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. This step is important as it helps eliminate lumps from the flour and ensures better distribution of the leavening agent. Start adding the dry ingredient mixture to the wet composition, mixing with a spatula or the mixer on low speed until everything is well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will maintain the cake’s fluffy texture.

Step 5: Baking the cake
Grease a baking tray (approximately 30x20 cm) with butter and pour the batter evenly into the tray. Add the peach or apricot jam on top of the batter, spreading it evenly. A little trick is to use a spoon to 'bury' the jam into the batter, so it gets well integrated into the cake during baking.

Step 6: Baking
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. It’s important not to open the oven door during the first 30 minutes to avoid lowering the internal temperature.

Step 7: Serving
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the tray for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. You can sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for an elegant look and an extra sweet touch.

Variation suggestions:
To customize this cake, try using different fruit jams, such as raspberry or strawberry jam, to add a contrast of flavors. You can also add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.

The Bondar Cake is a quick and simple dessert, ideal for moments when you want to prepare something tasty without too much effort. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or stored in the fridge for the following days – it will surely become a favorite in your home!