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Kyiv Cake (Ukrainian Classic)
The Kyiv Cake is a layered Ukrainian dessert combining a light sponge cake, crisp hazelnut meringue layers, and a rich chocolate buttercream made with egg yolks, condensed milk, and chocolate. This cake offers a mix of textures—from the airy sponge to crunchy nut meringue and creamy chocolate cream—resulting in a complex and indulgent treat often served at celebrations.
Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
12
serving
Calories:
745 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
Ukrainian
Ingredients
- 1 sponge cake See link to a recipe above
- 6 egg at room temperature, white
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup hazelnut chopped
- 2 cup jam strawberry, peach or apricot
Cream
- 6 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup water
- 8 tbsp condensed milk
- 4 oz chocolate chips
- 400 g butter room temperature, unsalted
Instructions
Sponge Cake
- Prepare an 11 inch sponge cake. Refer to our famous Sponge Cake recipe.
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Meringue
- Whip egg whites on high speed until they are doubled in volume.
- Gradually add sugar until well combined.
- Using a spatula, stir in a circular motion while gently mixing in the hazelnuts.
- Spread the mixture onto 11 inch baking pan, lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake it at 250°F for 6 hours.
Cream
- In a small pot, beat egg yolks. Add water and condensed milk, and stir until smooth.
- Cook all ingredients on very low heat. Continue mixing the cream the entire time to prevent the cream from sticking to corners. Slowly increase the heat, but do not bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until the mixture attains the texture of condensed milk, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and add chocolate chips. Allow a few minutes for the mixture to melt, before mixing it through. Let the mixture cool off to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter. Once the butter is fluffy, add the cream mixture to the butter, a few spoonfuls at a time, until fully blended.
Finalizing
- Using a serrated knife, slice the sponge cake horizontally in half. Cover each layer with jam, excluding the top layer.
- Place the first layer of sponge cake and cover it with cream, followed by meringue, then again, a layer of cream.
- Once the cake is put together, frost the sides, then top with the remaining cream and your choice of decoration.
Nutrition Information
Calories
745kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
229mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
73g
(146%)
Vitamin A
1060IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 745
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 745kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 73g | 146% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.