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Three Layer Sheet Cake
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Three Layer Sheet Cake

This sheet cake is very popular in our family. It features three contrasting layers, making it both delicious and visually appealing!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 25 pieces
Calories: 251 kcal
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

The bottom cocoa layer:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tick butter cut into smaller pieces, unsalted
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 Tablespoons water
The middle white layer:
  • 1 ⅔ pounds farmers' cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
The top layer:
  • 3 medium egg at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup sunflower oil (or canola)
  • 6 Tablespoons water
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

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  1. Start by lining a baking sheet, approximately 14x16 inches (35x40 cm), with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 320 °F.
  2. Bottom layer: Sift dry ingredients into a bowl: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Add pieces of 1 stick unsalted butter3 Tablespoons water and work out the shortcrust pastry by hand.
  3. Spread the dough in a thin layer on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. To make this easier, use a small dough roller.
  4. Middle layer: Mix 1 ⅔ pounds farmers’ cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 egg yolk into a smooth cream, then spread it over the cocoa dough layer.
  5. Top layer: In a bowl, whisk 3 medium eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar until foamy, gradually increasing the speed with a hand mixer. Slowly beat in ⅓ cup sunflower oil and 6 Tablespoons water. Whisk 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder and gently fold it into the egg mixture.
  6. Bake the cake: Bake the three-layer cake in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until the top layer is golden brown.
  7. Let the cake cool completely, allowing the middle farmers' cheese layer to firm up. Then cut into rectangles and serve. You can also dust them with icing sugar.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes about 20-25 pieces.
  • Use any baking sheet measuring approximately 14x16 inches.
  • The main ingredient in the middle layer is Tvaroh, a type of fresh cheese commonly used in Czech recipes. However, Tvaroh is not readily available outside the Czech Republic. In the USA, a suitable alternative is farmers' cheese, which has a similar texture and properties to Czech tvaroh.
  • To ensure all the layers are cooked through, bake the cake at a lower temperature for a longer time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 152IU (3%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 152IU 3%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.