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Lebenita Cake – A Colorful and Aromatic Delight

This Lebenita cake recipe is perfect for those who want to bring a splash of color and flavor into their daily lives. With a delicious interior made from cookies and watermelon flavor, this cake is ideal for a quick snack or a special dessert for an occasion. We will go through each step together to achieve a perfect result.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients:

For the red and yellow dough:
- 125 g of margarine (make sure it is at room temperature for easy incorporation)
- 250 g of cookies (preferably digestive cookies or Petit Beurre type, finely chopped)
- 100 g of powdered sugar (for even sweetness)
- Colorants (red and yellow)
- 1 watermelon essence (or another preferred flavor)
- Milk or water (amount needed to achieve a homogeneous mixture)

For the green dough:
- 125 g of margarine (at room temperature)
- 350 g of cookies (finely chopped)
- 100 g of powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- 1 watermelon essence (or another preferred flavor)
- Milk or water (amount needed)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, start by mixing the margarine with the powdered sugar until you achieve a creamy mixture. This step is essential to ensure a fine texture for the cake.

2. Adding the cookies: Gradually add the chopped cookies, mixing constantly. The mixture should become slightly compact but not dry. If it is too dense, you can add a little milk or water to help with homogenization.

3. Dividing the dough: Divide the mixture into two equal parts. In one part, add the red coloring and watermelon essence, and in the other part, the yellow coloring. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

4. Forming the balls: From each colored mixture, form 3 balls. These will be the base of your cake, so make sure they are of similar size for even baking.

5. Cooling: Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and put them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will help firm up the dough and facilitate the cake formation.

6. Preparing the green dough: Follow the same steps for the green dough, mixing the margarine with the powdered sugar, adding the cookies and green coloring. Form this dough into similar balls as well.

7. Assembling the cake: Once all the balls have been in the refrigerator, start assembling the cake. Alternate placing the red, yellow, and green balls on a platter, creating a colorful and appetizing pattern.

8. Final cooling: Let the cake sit in the refrigerator for another 1-2 hours before serving, so it firms up well and the flavors blend perfectly.

Serving suggestion: Cut the cake into cubes and serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or warm chocolate sauce. This will add a delicious contrast and a touch of elegance to your dessert.

Possible variations: You can experiment with other flavors, such as vanilla or almonds, to customize the cake to your taste. Also, for an even more festive look, you can sprinkle some colored sugar or coconut flakes on top.

This Lebenita cake is not only a quick and simple dessert to prepare, but it will surely impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious taste. Make it with love and enjoy every bite!

 Ingredients: For the red and yellow dough: 125 g of margarine, 250 g of crushed biscuits, 100 g of powdered sugar, red and yellow food coloring, 1 melon flavoring or if you don't have it, use your favorite flavor with milk/water as needed. For the green one: 125 g of margarine, 350 g of crushed biscuits, 100 g of powdered sugar, green food coloring, 1 melon flavoring or if you don't have it, use your favorite flavor with milk/water as needed.