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Nutritional Values
430kcal
6gProtein
52gCarbs
22gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Kūka
How to order / say it
Say it
Kūka — [Koo-ka]
Order
I'd like the Latvian layered cake, please.
Locally
Lūdzu, kūku.
Say locally
A layered cake with cream and fruit popular in Riga.
Why try it?
This dessert highlights the celebratory spirit and sweetness of Latvian gatherings. It's a must-try for a comprehensive taste of Riga's dessert traditions.
How it tastes
The cake layers are soft and moist, enhanced with rich cream and slightly tart fruit. It's a sweet and creamy treat.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Kūka emerged from European cake-making traditions in the early 20th century, quickly finding a place in Riga's dessert scene as a staple for celebrations.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🥛 200 ml cream
- 150 g berries
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 180°C.
- 2 Mix flour, sugar, and eggs.
- 3 Bake in layers.
- 4 Whip cream.
- 5 Layer cake with cream and berries.
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