🔪 Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast:
Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your hands until crumbly. Add the egg yolks and yeast mixture. Knead gently until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare Filling:
Mix ground walnuts and sugar in a bowl. Warm the jam slightly to make it easier to spread.
4. Assemble the Layers:
Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Roll the first piece into a rectangle (9×13 inch or baking dish size). Place it into a parchment-lined baking dish.
- Spread half the jam, then sprinkle half the walnut-sugar mixture.
- Add second dough layer, repeat jam + walnut-sugar.
- Top with the third rolled-out dough layer.
5. Bake:
Pierce the top layer with a fork in a few places. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until golden.
Let it cool completely.
6. Make the Chocolate Glaze:
Melt the chocolate with butter over a double boiler or gently in the microwave. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
7. Chill & Slice:
Let the chocolate set before slicing. It’s best to let the cake rest overnight — the flavors blend beautifully!
✨ Tips:
- Make ahead: It gets better the next day!
- Storage: Keep in a sealed container at room temp for 3–4 days.
- Cutting tip: Use a hot knife (dip in hot water, then dry) to get clean slices through the glaze.
Would you like a printable version or a video tutorial breakdown? Let me know — this is a showstopper for your holiday table or to impress guests any time of year! 🇭🇺❤️