Uzhhorod Cake: a true culinary legend of Transcarpathia - cooking with the original recipe.

The Uzhhorod Cake is a true culinary postcard of Transcarpathia, valued for its exquisite texture and rich flavor. Light meringue, roasted nuts, and delicate cream combine into a harmonious composition that captivates from the very first bite. This recipe is as close as possible to the original, so you can feel the true atmosphere of Transcarpathian hospitality at home.

The recipe was published on the YouTube channel .

You will need:

• egg whites - 100-115 g (3 pcs., size C0);
• sugar - 150 g;
• corn starch - 18-20 g (preferably 18 g);
• roasted peeled hazelnuts - 40 g.

For the cream:

• butter - 150 g;
• boiled condensed milk - 50 g;
• 33% cream - 180-200 g;
• egg yolks - 2-3 pcs. (3 pcs. with 180 g of cream, 2 pcs. with 200 g);
• fast-acting gelatin - 15 g;
• water - 50+15 g;
• sugar - 70 g.

For decoration:

• ground almonds - 50 g;
• stencil with a pattern;
• cocoa powder - 1 tbsp.

Method of Preparation

For the meringues, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding sugar. Stir in the corn starch and crushed hazelnuts, mixing gently.

Meringue Layers. Photo: frame from the video

Spread the meringue in a pan sized 36x30 cm, level it, and bake at a low temperature until completely dried.

Cream for the Cake. Photo: frame from the video

For the cream, beat softened butter with boiled condensed milk. Beat the yolks with sugar in a water bath until thickened, then cool.

Layers and Cream. Photo: frame from the video

Soak the gelatin in water, dissolve it over low heat. Whip the cooled cream, combine it with the yolk mixture, butter cream, and gelatin, gently stirring.

Stencil and Cocoa. Photo: frame from the video

Cut the meringues into the desired shape (diameter 18 cm, height about 7 cm) and assemble the cake, alternating layers of meringue and cream.

Pattern on the Cake. Photo: frame from the video

Decorate the top with ground almonds and a cocoa pattern through the stencil. Let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours.

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The presented text describes the original recipe for Uzhhorod Cake, which is a culinary postcard of Transcarpathia. It details the ingredients and the preparation process of this dessert, as well as recommendations for decoration and serving. Two more light desserts suitable for summer are also mentioned, making this article interesting for sweet lovers.