thin, except the tomatoes - leave whole, or just half. Add a dollop of
miracle whip or mayo (whatever you prefer), be careful not to add too much,
the water from the vegetables can make it too runny - you only want enough
to just barely coat the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste. Very
simple, but SO good!
I was told this is a traditional birthday cake in Russia. Also from Jenny Landaker (then, not sure of current last name)
My absolute most favorite cake! I'm actually not much of a cake fan in general, but the three on this blog are exceptional. I was going to make this cake for kids for their birthdays, but it takes awhile to make and they usually want themed birthdays anyway, so I make it for myself on my birthday!
Dough:
3 Eggs
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Honey
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
3 cups Flour
Cream:
20 ounces Sour Cream
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Walnuts
Strawberries
Dough: Melt eggs, honey, butter and sugar on double-boiler. Add baking soda and mix with mixer until foamy and white. Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour and mix. Then gradually add 2 cups of flour and knead. Keep dough covered with damp dish towel. Coat a 10-inch round pan and spread dough as thin as possible. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden-brown. Let cool. Repeat several times (I've gotten 17 layers with this dough).
Cream: Mix sour cream and sugar. Put in-between each layer along with thin slices of strawberries. Top with cream, strawberries and walnuts.
...Have fun!
