So, almonds are cleaned, prikalivaet in a pan, grind them. I initially didn't want to get it and collect the meat grinder, and I grabbed the grater. But the occupation is traumatic and has the name "monkey work", so get the meat grinder or blender and grind our nuts.

Next, divide the eggs into whites and yolks. I have, periodically, this process was a discomfiture: like all whites and yolks are already buried in different cups, and that's when you break the last egg, the protein flows into the Cup along with damaged yolk. And all the mood is spoiled – of course, whites never get whipped! Recently peeped this trick on this topic. Share – who may not know. Take a Cup of protein (clean and dry), a Cup for yolks and a small platter. First break the egg into a saucer and then holding the yolk with your hand, pour protein in the Cup. The yolk sent in a different container. So come with all eggs. Thus, if we accidentally damage the membrane of the yolk, the egg will remain in the saucer and not "fuck up" proteins. Naturally, the corrupted egg model to another. :-) I hope clearly wrote. :-)

Protein whisk in the lush foam, gradually increasing the speed. And begin to gradually add 100 g of sugar. Thoroughly whisk in a solid mass.

Butter room temperature, beat with the remaining sugar until smooth. Then, one by one, add the egg yolks, each time a good hammering them into the oil mixture. Add vanilla sugar, cognac, lemon zest and salt sheptock. Carefully whisk. Then add starch, chopped almonds and sifted flour. Knead the dough.

Added to the batter in small portions beaten egg whites. In the beginning, when the dough is still thick, add literally one tablespoon. Gently beat in the whites into the batter: not sharp movements, from the bottom up. As you add protein the dough will become more liquid.

The bottom of the form vistream with baking paper. The oven should be well warmed. Generally, the recommended bake baumkuchen in the oven with the existing function of the upper grill. On the bottom of the form put 3 tbsp of dough and spread it evenly across the bottom. The form put in oven (180*C) as byyyyyye :-) (on the upper bus).

Once the crust is browned, spread another layer of dough – about 2 tbsp And again in the oven. And so, until the end of the dough. Baumkuchen is baked leave to cool in the form for 15 minutes.

Take out. The top is lubricated with apricot jam. If it is not homogeneous, then RUB it through a sieve. Put cake while in the fridge.

Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Can prepare any glaze on a favorite recipe. And can I: melt in a water bath chocolate and butter.

Covered baumkuchen with icing and, if desired, using a stencil, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

My oven without grill, the usual. Therefore, the effort I have been well cooked :-) And at the bottom of the cakes drier than at the top. To taste the "king of cupcakes" something like a sand pie. With chocolate frosting, sooo in harmony. So don't ignore it. :-)

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