World Flavors Cookbook

Prekmurska Gibanica (Layered Cake)

A rich, multi-layered cake from the Prekmurje region, featuring four different fillings: poppy seeds, cottage cheese, walnuts, and apples.

Cuisine: Slovenia

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough or shortcrust base
• Poppy seed filling
• Cottage cheese filling
• Walnut filling
• Apple filling
• Sour cream and butter for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare all four fillings separately.
2. Layer the dough in a high baking pan.
3. Spread poppy seed filling, add dough layer.
4. Spread cottage cheese filling, add dough layer.
5. Spread walnut filling, add dough layer.
6. Spread apple filling, add dough layer.
7. Repeat the sequence twice.
8. Pour sour cream and melted butter over the top.
9. Bake at 180°C until golden and set.