This cake along with our Royal Delight and the Chocolate Meringue Cake is by far the best cake to make that will make a wow statement. There are so many European Cakes I loved growing up and this Kyiv Cake was always a favorite. The soft sponge layers combined with a crispy meringue center with rich chocolate cream and jam then finished off with a rich cream. It’s the kind of cake that takes longer to make but when you bite into it, you understand why it took just a little longer because every bite is heavenly! This cake requests just a few more steps than traditional cake but it works the extra work. The meringue layer is the one you will have to have some patience with, it will be worth it, I promise.
Meringue- Beat the egg whites then add the sugar and beat until still peaks form. Fold in the chopped nuts. Divide meringue between two pans and cook until dried.
Beat eggs and sugar until doubled in size, and fold in the flour mixed with baking powder. Bake in two pans until golden. Allow layers to cool completely.
While the layers are cooling, prepare the cream. Beat together the butter and cream cheese.Add powdered sugar and condensed milk and beat until incorporated.Divide the cream into two bowls.In one bowl add the cocoa powder and mix, this will be the chocolate cream.Refrigerate both creams until you’re ready to assemble.
Add the first sponge cake onto a cake stand. Spread ¼ cup of raspberry jam over the layer and top with chocolate cream.Add a meringue cake layer and a few drops of chocolate cream, and top with the second meringue. (Note: The drops between the meringue layers are just to keep the layers together).Add the remaining jam and top with the rest of the chocolate cream.Cover the sides and top with plain cream.Decorate the cake as desired.Refrigerate overnight or until the cake layers soften.Serve and Enjoy.
This is a great cake to make in a space of several days. The meringue layer and sponge layers may be made up to two days in advance, and so may the layers.Then just assemble (up to one day in advance) and keep refrigerated.
Oh how I love baking Cakes, it is truly therapeutic for me. Here are some of our favorite cakes to try:
Napoleon Cake RecipeRussian Spartak RecipeEasy Tiramisu CakeLayered Coconut CakeMedovik Cake Recipe