Cookbook:Mazurek Cake

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Dough

 * All-purpose flour
 * Sugar
 * Butter or margarine
 * Beaten egg or egg yolk
 * Milk or cream

Chocolate topping

 * Chocolate
 * Butter
 * Cream, warmed

Decoration

 * Slivered almonds
 * Roasted seeds
 * Sliced dates
 * Other toppings, as desired

Dough

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
 * 2) Stir together flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
 * 3) Add the milk and egg, and knead to form a smooth dough. Cover the dough and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
 * 4) Roll the dough out about ¼ inch thick. Pat evenly into greased baking dish or rectangular forms.
 * 5) Prick the dough all over with a fork. Bake in the preheated oven.

Topping

 * 1) Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, and stir in the butter and cream. Mix well.
 * 2) Pour the chocolate mixture onto the baked base of the cake. Spread evenly with spatula or a knife.
 * 3) While the topping is warm, decorate with the listed decorations or any other desired toppings.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Walnuts are very good in this recipe.

Książka kucharska/Mazurek cytrynowy