This was the Lugonja Birthday Cake. It is a traditional cake in the former Yugoslavia and Balkan area in Europe. There are many different varieties of this cake, and this is hers.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Balkan
Prep Time1hour
Cook Time8minutes
Total Time1hour8minutes
Servings10pieces
AuthorValerie Lugonja via Pava Lugonja
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Shell:
5eggs
5tablespoonssugar
5tablespoonsflour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
Ingredients for the Filling:
5egg yolks
350gramsicing sugar
250gramsbutter
100gramssemi-sweet chocolate, melted
Ingredients for the Frosting:
2cupswhipping cream, whipped
Ingredients for Garnish:
candy or decorations of any kind
Instructions
Instructions for the Shell:
Beat sugar and eggs together; fold in dry ingredients
Spread on parchment covered cookie sheet; bake at 180C for 7-8 minutes, or until top springs back
While still warm, mould it into round bowl; cut pieces to fit, as necessary
Leftover bits will be used to cover bottom of torta; do not cut over end pieces as they will fold over the filling
Instructions for the Filling:
Cream yolks, sugar and butter together well; add chocolate (nuts, raisins, jelly candy, etc.)
Mix until combined well
Putting it together:
Fill shell with filling; fold shell edges over the filling and cover bottom with leftover pieces
Cover with a plate and add a weight; refrigerate overnight, at least
Invert and decorate
Instructions for the Frosting:
Beat whipping cream until thick and spreadable; cover the cake completely