The tiny moulds for barackmag cakes demand patience, but the joined shells are worth the effort. By the time the filling softens the cocoa pastry, several “test pieces” have usually vanished from the box.
Method, step by step
- Knead the dough quickly and refrigerate for half an hour. Mix or work just until uniform; over-mixing with more dough and foam can spoil the texture.
- Press into thinly buttered peach seed molds. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Bake at 180 °C for 10–12 minutes, then cover with a warm lid. Work with a preheated oven and check color, smell and texture towards the end of the time, because ovens perform differently.
- Glue the two halves together with vanilla or nut cream. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
Practical tips and common mistakes
- Fill the molds only two-thirds full, and tap the cake out of them while they are still lukewarm.
- When baking, measure accurately, and use the butter and eggs at the temperature required by the recipe.
- Let it cool completely or rest before slicing: the cutting surface will be nicer and the texture will be more orderly.
- Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.
- Meatless dishes
- 7 recipes in this chapter. The recipes follow the order of the website.
