Traditional Žarbo Kocke

Sastojci

• all-purpose flour500 g
• butter250 g
• egg yolks2
• sour cream150 g
• ground walnuts300 g
• granulated sugar150 g
• apricot jam200 g
• dark chocolate150 g
• heavy cream50 ml
• salt1 tsp
• water2 tbsp

Koraci

1. 1

   For the dough: Combine flour, cold butter (cubed), egg yolks, sour cream, and salt. Mix until a cohesive dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Roll out each portion thinly into a rectangle. Place one dough layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   For the filling: Mix ground walnuts with granulated sugar. Spread half of the apricot jam over the first dough layer.

4. 4

   Evenly spread half of the walnut-sugar mixture over the jam. Place the second dough layer on top. Spread the remaining apricot jam, then the remaining walnut-sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Top with the third dough layer. Prick the top layer with a fork.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

8. 8

   For the glaze: Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream and 2 tbsp water over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth. Stir well.

9. 9

   Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly to cover the top and sides. Let the glaze set.

10. 10

    Cut the cake into squares (kocke).