
Desserts
Korj
Korj is a thin, dry Ukrainian sponge cake that is stacked in several layers with cream to make large party cakes. Its light texture and buttery, honeyed flavour make it a birthday classic.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a 24 cm springform pan.
- Whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture pales and doubles in volume, about 5 minutes.
- Add the honey and lukewarm melted butter, then gently fold in the flour sifted with the baking powder and salt.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 15 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out dry.
- Unmould and let cool completely, then cut the cake horizontally into two or three thin layers.
- Whip the sour cream with the icing sugar and vanilla until firm.
- Spread cream on each layer, stack them, cover the top and sides, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Variations and tips
Walnut version. Sprinkle crushed walnuts between each layer of cream for a richer taste.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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