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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a 24 cm springform pan.
  2. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture pales and doubles in volume, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the honey and lukewarm melted butter, then gently fold in the flour sifted with the baking powder and salt.
  4. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 15 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out dry.
  5. Unmould and let cool completely, then cut the cake horizontally into two or three thin layers.
  6. Whip the sour cream with the icing sugar and vanilla until firm.
  7. 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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