Triple Royal Easter Cake

6 servings

205 minutes

Тройной королевский кулич – настоящее произведение кулинарного искусства, вобравшее в себя богатые традиции русской кухни. Этот праздничный кулич соединяет три восхитительных вкуса: нежное ванильное тесто, ароматное шоколадное с орехами и маково-цукатное наполнение. Воздушная структура теста сочетается с легкой сладостью и насыщенным вкусом, создавая идеальный баланс. Исторически куличи служили символом праздника и достатка, а их сложная плетеная форма отражает богатство и торжественность блюда. Выпеченный до золотистой корочки, он украшается глазурью и яркими цукатами, превращаясь в настоящий шедевр праздничного стола. Прекрасно подходит для угощения гостей, а также для семейных застолий, наполняя дом теплом и уютом.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 824.3
• Proteins: 18.6g
• Fats: 44.1g
• Carbohydrates: 87.7g

Ingredients

• Grain flour: 350 g
• Milk: 140 ml
• Sugar: 80 g
• Egg yolk: 3 pc
• Butter: 100 g
• Salt: 7 g
• Grated orange zest: 1 tbsp
• Cocoa: 15 g
• Vanillin: 8 g
• Candied fruit: 160 g
• Raisin: 100 g
• Poppy: 180 g
• Walnuts: 100 g
• Icing: 70 g

Cooking steps

1. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and yeast to warm milk (125 ml). Stir and let the yeast sit for 5-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 140 ml
   • Sugar: 80 g

2. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, remaining sugar, vanillin, salt, and orange zest. Stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 80 g
   • Vanillin: 8 g
   • Salt: 7 g
   • Grated orange zest: 1 tablespoon

3. Sift flour into a deep bowl, make a well, and pour in the yolks with sugar and milk with yeast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grain flour: 350 g
   • Egg yolk: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 80 g
   • Milk: 140 ml

4. Knead the dough. Add 50 grams of softened butter. Continue kneading. Transfer to a work surface and knead for 7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

5. Separate 1/3 of the dough weighing 220 grams. Grease the larger part of the dough with vegetable oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 of the dough with cocoa, you can add 15 ml of warm milk. Knead it. Grease the dough with vegetable oil and cover it with wrap. Let both parts of the dough rise for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cocoa: 15 g
   • Milk: 140 ml

6. Roll out the chocolate dough into a rectangle 3-4 mm thick, add raisins and chopped walnuts. Roll it into a log. Pinch the ends.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 100 g
   • Walnuts: 100 g

7. Divide the light dough into two parts. Take the first part, spread with soft butter, and add 110 grams of candied fruits. Roll it into a roll and pinch the edges. Roll out the second part of the dough and add steamed poppy seeds. Roll it into a roll.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Candied fruit: 160 g
   • Poppy: 180 g

8. Braid all the rolls into a braid. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Place a ring with a diameter of 16 cm. Cover the sides with paper. Grease the parchment with butter. Coil the braid into the ring, transfer to the mold, and cover with film. Leave to rise for 1 hour.

9. Bake for 50 minutes at 180 degrees. Cover the cooled kulich with icing and decorate with candied fruits or sprinkles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Icing: 70 g
   • Candied fruit: 160 g