Ruske kape (English: Russian Caps) are a type of cake dessert served in Balkan countries, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia. It usually comes in a 6-inch-wide (150 mm), round serving and includes coconut around the edge or sometimes crushed walnuts. The top is usually chocolate drizzled with vanilla. The center includes layers of alternating vanilla, chocolate, and sometimes a mocha flavor.

Ruske kape

Home-made Ruske kape cakes
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Balkans
Created by	Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia
Serving temperature	Chilled
Main ingredients	Coconut, chocolate
Cookbook: Ruske kape   Media: Ruske kape

Background

The design of the confectionery itself is based on the papakha, a traditional shepherd's hat that is worn all throughout the mountainous Caucasus region, albeit the term "ruske kape" comes from the Russian Cossacks who wore the hat in the regiments they belonged to, hence its given name in the Balkans.[1]

This dessert comes served chilled, usually on colorful plates drizzled with chocolate. It can be eaten with a fork but is sometimes eaten in a casual manner; people eat it like a cupcake with the hands.

Gallery

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  Homemade Ruske Kape drizzled with vanilla

See also

• Coconut cake
• List of desserts

External links

• Ruske kape (Serbo-Croatian)

References

На других языках

[ru] Русская шапка