Sultan's daughter: A rich twist on classic cheesecake

Sultan's Daughter is perfect for those who love dried fruit. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible even to those who don't usually bake. You can delight guests with an exceptional dessert with a sponge cake, pudding cream, raisins, and a rich chocolate glaze.

Sultana raisins are a true delight for those with a sweet tooth. They are distinct from other types of raisins due to their unique sweetness, which is without the typical tartness, making them favoured by many. They often make their way into cheesecakes, fruitcakes, or the iconic PRL-era Sultan cream.

In this recipe, they add variety to the simple sponge cake and pudding cream through the glaze. This is an adult recipe due to the addition of rum. However, you can omit it to make the dessert suitable for all ages.

Ingredients:

Sponge Cake:

• 6 eggs,
• 1.5 cups of sugar,
• 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour,
• 0.5 cups of potato starch,
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder,
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder,
• 60 mL vegetable oil,
• a pinch of salt,
• currant jam.

Pudding Cream:

• 3 chocolate puddings without sugar,
• 750 mL milk,
• 0.75 cups of sugar,
• 1 package of vanilla sugar,
• 250 g soft butter.

Raisin Glaze:

• 400 g raisins,
• 400 ml rum,
• 100 g milk chocolate,
• 100 g dark chocolate,
• 100 g butter.

Instructions:

1. Soak the raisins in rum and set aside for 24 hours. Alternatively, you can use vodka instead of rum.
2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites into a stiff foam with a pinch of salt.
3. Beat the yolks with sugar. Mix thoroughly with flour, baking powder, and cocoa while slowly pouring in the oil.
4. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
5. Pour the mixture into a 25 cm x 40 cm baking tray or a springform pan.
6. Bake in an oven preheated to 170°C (340°F) for about 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. After baking, set aside to cool.
8. Cook the puddings according to the instructions on the package, adding sugar.
9. Set aside to cool.
10. Beat the butter into a fluffy mass. Gradually add the cooled pudding, one spoon at a time.
11. Break the chocolates and melt them in a water bath with butter.
12. Drain the raisins and add them to the melted chocolate. Save the drained rum for later.
13. Cut the cooled sponge cake into two parts.
14. Moisten with punch or rum, spread a thin layer of jam, and apply two-thirds of the pudding cream.
15. Cover with the second sponge layer, spread the remaining pudding cream, and pour the chocolate glaze with raisins.
16. Place in the refrigerator for several hours to set.

Cut the finished cake into pieces and enjoy. Sultan's Daughter is a perfect dessert for special occasions, family gatherings, birthdays, or name days. Enjoy!