Bohemian cake recipe

Bohemian Cake recipe

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In this blog post I will take you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's go.
The Bohemian cake recipe is a delightful dessert that originates from the Czech Republic. This traditional cake is known for its rich and moist texture, combined with a delicate blend of flavors. It is a perfect treat for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon tea. The recipe has been passed down through generations, ensuring its authenticity and time-tested deliciousness. Prepare to indulge in this decadent Bohemian cake, filled with love and nostalgia.

Keywords: Bohemian cake, Czech Republic, traditional, rich, moist

Bohemian cake recipe details

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Ingredients

375 g	flour
1 packet(s)	active dry yeast
75 g	sugar
1 tsp	vanilla extract, 1-2 tsp
1 pinch(es)	salt
1 pinch(es)	allspice
50 ml	oil
1	egg
200 ml	milk
	For the topping:
250 g	poppy seed filling
100 g	single cream
2	eggs
50 g	sugar
3 tbsp	rum
250 g	curd cheese
1 tsp	vanilla extract, 1-2 tsp
1	ripe lemon, juice and grated rind
450 g	plum butter
720 g	apple sauce
	For the crumbles:
300 g	flour
150 g	sugar
1 tsp	cinnamon
1 tsp	vanilla extract, 1-2 tsp
200 g	butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

For the dough:
Sieve the flour in a bowl and mix well with the yeast. Add in the remaining ingredients and mix with a hand mixer until the dough is smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a tea towel and leave to rise at a warm place.

Dust the dough with flour and knead with your hands on a floured surface. Roll out the dough in a baking tray, and place a cake frame around.

For the topping:
Bring the poppy seed with the cream to the boil, then leave to cool slightly. Mix in one egg, 25g sugar and rum. In a separate bowl, mix the curd cheese with 25g sugar, vanilla extract, the other egg, the lemon juice and lemon rind.

Place in turn dollops of the poppy seed mixture, the curd cheese mixture and the plum butter on the dough and fill free spaces with apple sauce.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

For the crumbles:
Sieve the flour in a bowl, mix with sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Add in butter. Knead with your fingertips until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumbles on top.

Allow the dough to rise again in a warm place. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes.

Place the baking tray on a wire rack and allow the cake to cool. Remove gently the cake frame.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a