Cake "Evening"

6 servings

65 minutes

The 'Evening' cake is a refined delicacy of Russian cuisine, symbolizing comfort and enjoyment during evening tea gatherings. Its delicate sponge layers, infused with cocoa aroma, harmoniously blend with airy cream and rich chocolate frosting. The addition of walnuts gives the dessert a light crunchy texture and a nutty flavor nuance. The history of such cakes traces back to traditional family recipes where chocolate and cream have always been symbols of celebration and warm gatherings. 'Evening' is perfect for special moments—whether it's a cozy tea time with loved ones or the conclusion of a festive dinner. Its rich taste and sophisticated combination of ingredients make each bite a true delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 596.2
• Proteins: 11g
• Fats: 31.4g
• Carbohydrates: 71.3g

Ingredients

• Sponge cake base: 300 g
• Cocoa powder: 3 tbsp
• Chocolate: 200 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Cream: 200 ml
• Powdered sugar: 100 g
• Walnuts: 100 g
• Vanilla sugar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix the dough with cocoa.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons

2. Chop the walnut kernels. Melt the chocolate with butter and mix with vanilla sugar. Whip the cream with powdered sugar using a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 100 g
   • Chocolate: 200 g
   • Butter: 20 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Cream: 200 ml
   • Powdered sugar: 100 g

3. Divide the dough into 3 parts, place each in a form lined with greased paper. Bake the layers in a preheated oven at 150-160 degrees and let cool.

4. Cover the layers with 100 grams of whipped cream, combine. Coat the edges with 50 grams of cream and sprinkle with nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 200 ml
   • Cream: 200 ml
   • Walnuts: 100 g

5. Pour chocolate cream over the top of the cake and decorate with the remaining whipped cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate: 200 g
   • Cream: 200 ml