Jerbo Cake (Greta Garbo Cake)

For a tray measuring 37 cm x 25 cm

Dough

  • 900g flour

  • 190g lard

  • 225g butter (82% fat)

  • 11g fresh yeast

  • 150g sugar

  • 2 whole eggs

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 150ml milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Rub the flour with the lard and butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and knead for 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.

  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.

Filling

  • 675g plum or apricot jam

  • 350g ground walnuts

  • 250g sugar

  • 15g vanilla sugar

Assembling the Cake

  1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. Roll out the first piece of dough and place it on the bottom of the tray.

  3. Spread a layer of jam over the dough and sprinkle with a portion of the walnut-sugar mixture.

  4. Roll out the second layer of dough and place it on top. Repeat the process: jam + walnuts.

  5. Repeat again with the third layer of dough, jam, and walnuts.

  6. Place the final layer of dough on top.

  7. Cover and let the cake rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C with ventilation.

  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.

Chocolate Glaze

  • 300g sugar

  • 200g butter (82% fat)

  • 100ml water

  • 100g cocoa powder

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

  2. Heat over low heat and let it simmer for a few minutes.

  3. Pour the hot glaze over the freshly baked cake.

Finishing

Let the cake cool at room temperature overnight.
Cut into pieces the next day and serve.

 

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