To prepare a delicious and fluffy cake filled with nuts and cocoa, we will start by making the dough starter. In a bowl, we add 200 g of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the fresh yeast soaked in warm milk. We mix these ingredients until we obtain a soft dough consistency. It is important to ensure that the yeast is well dissolved so that the dough starter rises evenly. After obtaining the dough, we let it rest in a warm place, away from drafts, for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in volume.
Once the dough starter has risen, we add the remaining flour, salt, the egg yolks beaten well with sugar, vanilla and rum essences, sour cream, and melted butter; all ingredients should be at room temperature for easier incorporation. We start kneading the dough, gradually adding warm milk until we achieve an elastic consistency. It is essential to knead the dough well to activate the gluten, which will give the cake a fluffy and airy texture. Finally, we add the oil and continue kneading until small "bubbles" appear on the surface of the dough.
We let the dough rise again, this time for about an hour, covered with a clean towel, in a warm place. In the meantime, we prepare the filling. In another bowl, we beat the egg whites with sugar until we obtain a firm and glossy foam. We add the cocoa, coconut, essences, raisins, and crushed roasted nuts, mixing gently until homogeneous.
After the dough has risen, we divide it into two equal parts. We take the first piece and stretch it on the work surface with our hands, being careful not to cut or tear it. We place the well-prepared cream on top, and if desired, we can also add some pieces of Turkish delight for extra flavor. We carefully roll the dough, then place it in the baking tray lined with parchment paper, letting it rise again for 30 minutes.
Before placing it in the oven, we brush the roll with an egg yolk to achieve a beautifully golden crust. We bake the cake in the preheated oven at a medium temperature for about 45 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the oven, so it is good to do the toothpick test to ensure it is baked. After the cake is ready, we let it cool slightly before cutting and serving. The rich flavors of cocoa, nuts, and vanilla will delight our senses, transforming each slice into a true delicacy. Enjoy your meal!
Once the dough starter has risen, we add the remaining flour, salt, the egg yolks beaten well with sugar, vanilla and rum essences, sour cream, and melted butter; all ingredients should be at room temperature for easier incorporation. We start kneading the dough, gradually adding warm milk until we achieve an elastic consistency. It is essential to knead the dough well to activate the gluten, which will give the cake a fluffy and airy texture. Finally, we add the oil and continue kneading until small "bubbles" appear on the surface of the dough.
We let the dough rise again, this time for about an hour, covered with a clean towel, in a warm place. In the meantime, we prepare the filling. In another bowl, we beat the egg whites with sugar until we obtain a firm and glossy foam. We add the cocoa, coconut, essences, raisins, and crushed roasted nuts, mixing gently until homogeneous.
After the dough has risen, we divide it into two equal parts. We take the first piece and stretch it on the work surface with our hands, being careful not to cut or tear it. We place the well-prepared cream on top, and if desired, we can also add some pieces of Turkish delight for extra flavor. We carefully roll the dough, then place it in the baking tray lined with parchment paper, letting it rise again for 30 minutes.
Before placing it in the oven, we brush the roll with an egg yolk to achieve a beautifully golden crust. We bake the cake in the preheated oven at a medium temperature for about 45 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the oven, so it is good to do the toothpick test to ensure it is baked. After the cake is ready, we let it cool slightly before cutting and serving. The rich flavors of cocoa, nuts, and vanilla will delight our senses, transforming each slice into a true delicacy. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
Dough: 1kg flour, 200g sugar, 6 egg yolks, lemon zest, rum essence, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of salt, 400ml milk, a nut of butter, a full tablespoon of sour cream, a larger nut of yeast, 100ml oil. Cream: 6 egg whites, 25g cocoa, 50g coconut, 150g sugar, rum and vanilla essence, roasted nuts and hazelnuts, raisins, Turkish delight, 1 egg yolk for brushing on top.