Somloi Cake

Somloi Cake: A Delicacy with Three Layers and Vanilla Cream

Preparation time: 40 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Number of servings: 8-10

Welcome to our kitchen! Today, I invite you to prepare a Somloi cake, a delicious recipe full of textures and flavors that combines fluffy sponge with fine vanilla cream and crunchy nuts. This cake is not just a simple dessert; it is a story of tastes and memories that takes us to moments of joy shared with loved ones. Let's venture into the world of sweets!

Ingredients needed

Vanilla sponge:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of cold water
- 2-3 drops of vanilla essence
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder

Cocoa sponge:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cold water
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt

Nut sponge:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of cold water
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 tablespoon of ground walnuts
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder

Vanilla cream:
- 600 ml of milk
- 3 eggs
- 200 g of sugar
- 100 g of flour
- Vanilla essence

Syrup:
- 50 ml of water
- 50 g of sugar
- 40 ml of rum essence
- 2-3 tablespoons of walnuts for sprinkling

Step by step for a perfect cake

Step 1: Preparing the vanilla sponge
1. Start by preheating the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and set aside.
3. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of cold water until stiff peaks form.
4. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla sugar, continuing to beat until glossy.
5. Using a wooden spatula, gently fold in the lightly beaten yolks, followed by the vanilla essence.
6. Fold in the flour, mixing gently from the bottom up.
7. Grease a baking tray with butter and dust it with flour. Pour in the mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 2: Preparing the cocoa sponge
1. Follow the same procedure as for the vanilla sponge, but this time mix the flour with cocoa.
2. Beat the egg whites with cold water and salt, add the sugar, and then the yolks.
3. Fold in the flour and cocoa mixture, pouring it into the same prepared tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 3: Preparing the nut sponge
1. Repeat the previous steps, but mix the ground walnuts with the flour.
2. Bake in the same way for 20-25 minutes.

Step 4: Preparing the syrup
1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add the rum essence and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Step 5: Preparing the vanilla cream
1. In a saucepan, bring 300 ml of milk to a boil together with 100 g of sugar and vanilla essence.
2. In a bowl, mix the yolks with the flour and the remaining milk.
3. When the milk starts to boil, add the yolk mixture through a sieve. Stir constantly until the cream thickens.
4. Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar and fold them into the vanilla cream.

Step 6: Assembling the cake
1. Place the vanilla sponge on a serving plate. Soak it with the prepared syrup.
2. Add a layer of vanilla cream and sprinkle with ground walnuts.
3. Place the cocoa sponge, soak it, and spread cream on it, sprinkling with walnuts again.
4. The last layer, the nut sponge, is soaked and covered with the remaining cream. Also, spread cream on the sides of the cake.
5. Decorate with ground walnuts and other decorations of your choice.

Serving and combinations
The Somloi cake is usually served cold, but you can also enjoy it at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or a fragrant tea. Additionally, vanilla ice cream or a berry sauce will complement this dessert perfectly!

Tips and tricks
- For a more aromatic cake: In the syrup, you can experiment with orange or amaretto essences for a special touch.
- Richer texture: Add some chocolate pieces to the vanilla cream for an even more decadent cake.
- Variations: You can replace walnuts with almonds to add another dimension of flavor.

Calories and nutritional benefits
This cake is a delicacy, so don't expect it to be too light. A serving contains approximately 350-400 calories, but it also provides a good dose of carbohydrates and proteins from eggs and milk, as well as healthy fats from nuts.

In conclusion, the Somloi cake is an excellent choice for any special occasion or simply to indulge yourself. Share it with your loved ones and enjoy every bite! I look forward to hearing how it turned out for you!