Authentic Bublanina Recipe Czech Republic, Europe

Fresh, juicy summer fruits and berries enveloped in a soft sponge cake — that, in short, is bublanina, a typical Czech dessert which can also be found in Slovakia. This simple dessert is prepared by mixing wheat flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, and baking powder into a batter, which can also contain vanilla sugar or vanilla extract, lemon zest, and milk. The batter preparation method varies greatly from one recipe to another. For instance, all the ingredients can simply be mixed in one bowl; the more advanced recipes suggest mixing the dry ingredients first, and then adding the wet ones; while some call for whipping the egg whites into a firm snow, which is then folded into the batter to make it fluffier. The batter is poured into a greased baking pan dusted with flour, and the fruit — fresh, frozen, or canned — is arranged on top. Although some believe it is best to enjoy bublanina during summer, when there is an abundance of fresh, ripe fruit, frozen or canned ... Read more