Huffington Magazine Issue 38 | Page 76

Exit EAT THIS HUFFINGTON 03.03.13 > ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS 1. Level top of the cakes with serrated knife to remove indent in the center of cake. Place one cake layer on cake stand or plate, brush top of cake generously with syrup. Place a layer of baklava on top of cake, brush top of baklava layer with syrup if it’s not sticky, and top with second cake layer. Brush with more syrup and top with second baklava layer. 2. Brush baklava layer with more syrup to make it sticky. Decorate top with baklava chards, press slightly to make sure they adhere to cake. 3. Brush side of cake with syrup and apply ground pistachio evenly on the side of cake, pressing lightly to adhere. Sprinkle top of cake with more ground pistachio if desired. Serve.