In a large bowl, we start by beating the eggs with the sugar until we obtain a fine and airy foam, which will provide a fluffy and delicious base. It is important to ensure that the sugar dissolves completely, to avoid the base cracking during baking. Once we have a consistent foam, we add the melted but cooled butter, mixing carefully to incorporate all the ingredients.
We continue to integrate the dry ingredients, so we take the flour mixed with baking powder and start adding it gradually, alternating with the milk. This process will ensure an even texture of our dough. It is essential to mix well after each addition to ensure that no lumps remain.
Once we have a homogeneous dough, we prepare to bake the base. We grease a tray with butter or use parchment paper to facilitate the later removal of the cake. We pour the dough into the tray and level it with a spatula to achieve an even surface. We place the tray in the preheated oven at a moderate temperature and bake for 25-30 minutes. We check if it is ready using the toothpick method; if it comes out clean, the base is perfectly baked.
After the base has cooled well, we trim the edges, thus removing any drier or uneven parts. Then, we prepare a syrup from 150 ml of water and sugar, which we boil until completely dissolved. Once cooled, we evenly soak the base, giving it a pleasant moisture.
While the base is cooling, we take care of the delicious filling. We soak the raisins in rum essence, and we blanch the walnuts with hot coffee, letting them cool completely. These two steps are essential, as they ensure that the raisins become soft and aromatic, and the walnuts will enhance their flavor.
When all the ingredients are ready, we cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until it becomes a fluffy cream. We add the ground walnuts, cocoa, soaked raisins, and crushed edges of the base, mixing the composition well.
On the soaked base, we spread the walnut cream evenly, ensuring that the entire surface is covered. Once we are done, we refrigerate the cake to firm the cream. Finally, we can decorate the cake with a chocolate or cocoa glaze, grated coconut, or even whipped cream, depending on our preferences. Thus, we obtain a delicious and refined dessert, perfect for any occasion!
We continue to integrate the dry ingredients, so we take the flour mixed with baking powder and start adding it gradually, alternating with the milk. This process will ensure an even texture of our dough. It is essential to mix well after each addition to ensure that no lumps remain.
Once we have a homogeneous dough, we prepare to bake the base. We grease a tray with butter or use parchment paper to facilitate the later removal of the cake. We pour the dough into the tray and level it with a spatula to achieve an even surface. We place the tray in the preheated oven at a moderate temperature and bake for 25-30 minutes. We check if it is ready using the toothpick method; if it comes out clean, the base is perfectly baked.
After the base has cooled well, we trim the edges, thus removing any drier or uneven parts. Then, we prepare a syrup from 150 ml of water and sugar, which we boil until completely dissolved. Once cooled, we evenly soak the base, giving it a pleasant moisture.
While the base is cooling, we take care of the delicious filling. We soak the raisins in rum essence, and we blanch the walnuts with hot coffee, letting them cool completely. These two steps are essential, as they ensure that the raisins become soft and aromatic, and the walnuts will enhance their flavor.
When all the ingredients are ready, we cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until it becomes a fluffy cream. We add the ground walnuts, cocoa, soaked raisins, and crushed edges of the base, mixing the composition well.
On the soaked base, we spread the walnut cream evenly, ensuring that the entire surface is covered. Once we are done, we refrigerate the cake to firm the cream. Finally, we can decorate the cake with a chocolate or cocoa glaze, grated coconut, or even whipped cream, depending on our preferences. Thus, we obtain a delicious and refined dessert, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Dough: 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 250 g flour, 1 tablespoon butter, 200 ml sweet milk, 1 packet baking powder, vanilla sugar. Cream: 200 g butter or margarine, 200 g ground walnuts, 100 g sugar, 50 g raisins, 2-3 tablespoons cocoa, 250 ml brewed coffee.