Poor Jew Cake

8 servings

105 minutes

The 'Poor Jew' cake is a wonderful dessert that combines rich flavors from simple ingredients. Its name refers to the modesty of the products, but the taste rivals that of exquisite pastries. The base of the cake consists of airy layers made from sour cream dough, giving it tenderness. The filling includes poppy seeds, prunes, raisins, and walnuts, creating a harmony of sweetness and slight bitterness. A cream made from boiled condensed milk and butter soaks into the layers, making the dessert soft and rich. This cake is popular for its simplicity and accessibility, yet its flavor is a true revelation. It is perfect for family tea gatherings or cozy evenings, offering the warmth of traditional recipes and the charm of homemade baking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 570.9
• Proteins: 9.8g
• Fats: 23.6g
• Carbohydrates: 80.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
• Sugar: 1.5 glass
• Sour cream 10%: 300 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Baking powder: 3 tsp
• Raisin: 50 g
• Pitted prunes: 30 g
• Walnuts: 20 g
• Poppy: 50 g
• Boiled condensed milk: 1 jar
• Butter: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Soak poppy seeds, prunes, and raisins in hot water for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 50 g
   • Pitted prunes: 30 g
   • Poppy: 50 g

2. After some time, strain the poppy seeds and squeeze them. Chop the prunes finely. If desired, honey can be added to the poppy mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy: 50 g
   • Pitted prunes: 30 g

3. Dry the walnuts in the oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 20 g

4. The same recipe is used for all three layers.

5. Whisk the egg with half a cup of sugar until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 1.5 glass

6. While continuously stirring, add half a cup of sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 10%: 300 g

7. Mix half a glass of flour with a teaspoon of baking powder and gradually add it to the sour cream mixture. Knead carefully, thoroughly breaking up all lumps.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
   • Baking powder: 3 teaspoons

8. When the dough acquires an elastic, sour cream-like texture, add the filling. For example, walnuts with prunes, or raisins, or poppy seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 20 g
   • Pitted prunes: 30 g
   • Raisin: 50 g
   • Poppy: 50 g

9. Grease a round, wide, and low form and pour the dough into it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

10. Each layer is baked separately in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20-30 minutes. Check readiness with a toothpick.

11. After preparing all the layers, leave them to cool.

12. To prepare the cream, melt the butter in a water bath and mix it with condensed milk. Whip until smooth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 100 g
    • Boiled condensed milk: 1 jar

13. Combine three layers, spreading cream well on each.

14. Spread the remaining cream on the top and sides. Decorate with nuts, chocolate crumbs, or any other ingredients.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts: 20 g

15. Let it soak in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.