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Liver cake topped with herbs [1] | |
Liver cake topped with carrots [2] |
Liver cake ( Ukrainian: печінковий торт; Russian: торт печеночный) is a savoury layer cake found in the cuisines of Ukraine, Russia, and Hungary. [3] [1] Chicken liver is often used so that the cake will taste light and tender, although beef or pork liver are also viable options. [4] [3] [2] [1] The liver is mixed in the batter of the cake, rather than served as the filling of the cake. [4] [5] [a] Cream cheese or mayonnaise is spread between the layers of liver. [3] [1] Toppings may include carrots, grated eggs, herbs, or onions. [3] [1]
The cake can be served during various family celebrations, including birthdays or holidays such as Maslenitsa, an Eastern Slavic holiday around the end of winter. [3] [2]
Type | Layer cake |
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Main ingredients | |
Variations |
|
External images | |
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Liver cake topped with herbs [1] | |
Liver cake topped with carrots [2] |
Liver cake ( Ukrainian: печінковий торт; Russian: торт печеночный) is a savoury layer cake found in the cuisines of Ukraine, Russia, and Hungary. [3] [1] Chicken liver is often used so that the cake will taste light and tender, although beef or pork liver are also viable options. [4] [3] [2] [1] The liver is mixed in the batter of the cake, rather than served as the filling of the cake. [4] [5] [a] Cream cheese or mayonnaise is spread between the layers of liver. [3] [1] Toppings may include carrots, grated eggs, herbs, or onions. [3] [1]
The cake can be served during various family celebrations, including birthdays or holidays such as Maslenitsa, an Eastern Slavic holiday around the end of winter. [3] [2]