Ingredients
– 6 eggs
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 cup honey
– 2 tsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp baking soda
– 2 1/2 cups flour
– 1/2 cup walnuts
– 1/2 cup poppy seeds
– 1 cup whipping cream
– 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
– 1 can dulce de leche
– 2 cups very cold whipping cream
Instructions
1- Beat 6 eggs with 1 cup sugar until the mixture triples in volume, then add 1 cup honey and beat until fully combined. This step incorporates air for a light texture, so take your time.
2- Mix 2 tsp lemon juice with 1 tbsp baking soda, then gently fold it into the egg mixture to activate the leavening.
3- Gradually fold in 2 1/2 cups flour without overmixing to keep the batter airy sift the flour first for the best results. Roughly chop 1/2 cup walnuts at this stage.
4- Divide the batter equally, stirring 1/2 cup walnuts into one half and 1/2 cup poppy seeds into the other for a fun, marbled effect.
5- Pour the batters into two separate greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake at 350Β°F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean; adjust time for pan size as needed.
6- Once cooled, slice each cake horizontally into two equal layers, giving you four layers total for stacking.
7- Combine 1 cup whipping cream with 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk for the soaking cream, then lightly drizzle it over each layer to add moisture.
8- Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 1 can dulce de leche until smooth, then add 2 cups very cold whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form use extra-cold cream for fluffier results.
9- Spread the cake cream between each layer and frost the outside of the cake for a polished finish; use an icing spatula for even application.
10- Refrigerate the cake overnight to set, enhancing both structure and flavor for the ultimate taste experience.
Notes
βοΈ Use extra-cold heavy whipping cream for fluffier frosting.
π₯ Avoid overmixing the cake cream; stop at stiff peaks.
π Refrigerate overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Baking time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and frosting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
