{"id":42483,"date":"2025-08-01T05:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=42483"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:17:12","slug":"the-story-of-prekmurska-gibanica-prekmurje-layer-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/food\/the-story-of-prekmurska-gibanica-prekmurje-layer-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"The story of Prekmurska gibanica \/ Prekmurje layer cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to prepare one of the most famous traditional Slovenian dishes &#8211; Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layer cake?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Slovenia is celebrating its title of European Gastronomic region of 2021. With that in mind, we decided to highlight all the traditional dishes and specialties our country on the sunny side of the Alps has to offer. Many Slovenian traditional dishes are known internationally, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/things-to-do-in-slovenia\/the-story-of-kranjska-klobasa-in-slovenia\/\">Kranjska klobasa<\/a><\/strong>, which has traveled to space, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/slovenia\/blejska-kremsnita-bled-cream-cake\/\">Blejska krem\u0161nita<\/a><\/strong> that tastefully represents the beautiful Alpine valley of Lake Bled and the &#8220;ever-green&#8221; festive pastry <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/gastronomy\/food\/traditional-slovenian-potica\/\">potica<\/a><\/strong>. Among the mentioned delicious trio, we must not forget to add Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layered cake. <\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/the-traditional-slovenian-breakfast\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The Traditional Slovenian Breakfast: \u201cBreakfast with milk \u2013 a great day\u201d\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slovenian-food-day-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The Traditional Slovenian Breakfast: \u201cBreakfast with milk \u2013 a great day\u201d<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">The Traditional Slovenian Breakfast project has been held in nurseries and schools every third Friday in November since 2011. This year the emphasis is on milk and dairy products, as shown by the slogan \u201cBreakfast with milk \u2013 a great day\u201d. The Traditional Slovenian Breakfast project continues to grow in 2024, marking its 13th year of promoting healthy eating habits and supporting local food production. This event, held every third Friday of November, remains a cornerstone of nutrition education in Slovenia&#8217;s nurseries, primary schools, and institutions for children with special needs. 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This unique culinary adventure takes visitors on a journey through six historical periods, each paired with [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layer cake?<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><em>\u201cI would mourn losing it even in heaven if I had to leave it behind in this world,<\/em>\u201d a Slovenian author wrote about the Prekmurje gibanica. <\/strong><\/p><p>Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layered cake is one of the most popular desserts in Slovenia, which comes from the region located alongside the River Mura. Prekmurska gibanica consists of two types of dough and four different fillings, divided into eight layers, and two kinds of icing. Prekmurska gibanica has layers of poppy seeds, apple filling, cottage cheese filling, walnut filling, and an optional topping such as sour cream. Some recipes include raisins in the apple layer, but if you deviate too far from the original recipe it can\u2019t keep the same name as the name and ingredients are protected by law. How is that for a rich-tasting dessert? We could also a Prekmurska gibanica is a cake with the biggest number of layers (at least in Slovenia). Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layered cake is traditionally baked in a round earthenware baking dish. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Origin of Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layered cake<\/strong><\/h2><p>Prekmurje layered cake or in Slovenian Prekmurska gibanica is a symbol of Prekmurje region. The oldest mention of Prekmurska gibanica date back to 1828, when a local priest by the name of Jo\u017eef Kosi\u010d from Prekmurje compiled a text, which mentions the Gibanica as a special Prekmurian dish, which is a must at wedding festivities and is also served to workers after finishing a big project in the village or town. The priest also mentioned the many layers of Prekmurska gibanica: &#8220;<em>The dough is rolled until thin, sprinkled with grated cabbage, turnips, or quark. All is covered by a second layer of dough. It is sprinkled as previously. 10 or 11 such layers are thus composed and form a conspicuous cake.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/wonders\/top-day-trips-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Best one-day trips in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-630x420.jpg 630w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Best one-day trips in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Slovenia is a rather small country, which is not necessarily bad. The size of Slovenia will be a huge advantage for you once you visit the country, as it will provide you with the perfect opportunity to explore more Slovenian treasures. And the good news is, you can discover the many treasures on a day trip in Slovenia! Explore the top day trips in Slovenia with us! Rent a car or hop on a bus and enjoy a top day trip in Slovenia to one of our most famous sights. Whether you are planning a day trip to Slovenia or [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protection of Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layer cake<\/strong><\/h2><p>After joining the European Union the Prekmurian layer cake was protected on a European level with the label \u2018Traditional Speciality Guaranteed\u2019. Similar to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/things-to-do-in-slovenia\/the-story-of-kranjska-klobasa-in-slovenia\/\">Kranjska klobasa<\/a><\/strong>, which is also under protection by the European Union, and only 13 sausage producers in Slovenia are allowed to make it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traditional Slovenian recipe for Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layer cake<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42486 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-1068x580.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/555;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-1068x580.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Taste-Slovenia-gibanica.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slovenian traditional food<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/where-to-eat-in-ljubljana\/discover-open-kitchen-ljubljanas-street-food-festival\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Discover Open Kitchen: Ljubljana\u2019s Street Food Festival\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ODPRTA-KUHNA-1112-1080x720-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Discover Open Kitchen: Ljubljana\u2019s Street Food Festival<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">If you\u2019re visiting Ljubljana in the summer months, make time for Open Kitchen\u2014the city\u2019s flagship outdoor street-food market and one of Central Europe\u2019s most celebrated culinary events. Launched in 2013, Open Kitchen (Slovene: Odprta Kuhna) transforms Ljubljana\u2019s charming Poga\u010darjev trg every Friday from mid-May through late September into a buzzing gastronomic playground. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to make the most of this unforgettable experience. What Is Open Kitchen? Open Kitchen is a weekly open-air festival where more than 60 of Ljubljana\u2019s top restaurants, caf\u00e9s, food trucks, and artisan producers showcase their specialties under one sky. Rather than visiting [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Light dough<\/li>\n\n<li>Filo pastry sheets<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Poppy seed filling<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>300 g of finely ground poppy seeds<\/li>\n\n<li>100 g confectioner&#8217;s sugar<\/li>\n\n<li>1 pack vanilla sugar<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Skuta curd cheese filling<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1.2 kg full-fat skuta curd cheese<\/li>\n\n<li>100 g confectioner&#8217;s sugar<\/li>\n\n<li>2 packs vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n\n<li>a pinch of salt<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Walnut filling<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>300 g ground walnuts<\/li>\n\n<li>100 g confectioner&#8217;s sugar<\/li>\n\n<li>1 pack vanilla sugar<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Apple filling<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1.5 kg apples \u2013 a sour variety<\/li>\n\n<li>a pinch of salt<\/li>\n\n<li>120 g confectioner\u2019s sugar<\/li>\n\n<li>2 packs vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n<li>a pinch of cinnamon<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cream topping<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>800 ml whipping cream<\/li>\n\n<li>3 eggs<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Margarine\/butter\/lard topping<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>250 g margarine\/butter\/lard or plant oil<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p><p>First begin by placing a layer of light dough and then placing a layer of filo pastry sheet on top of it, on which half of the poppy seed filling is spread evenly. Pour the margarine\/butter\/lard and the cream toppings over this layer. Add a second layer of filo pastry and skuta curd cheese filling, then a third layer of filo pastry with the walnut filling, and a fourth layer of filo pastry with the apple filling. The fatty and cream toppings are poured over every layer of filling. The entire procedure is then repeated in the same order, i.e. the poppy seed layer is followed by the skuta curd cheese filling, then the walnut and the apple filling.<\/p><p>Once there are eight layers of filling with suitable layers of filo pastry in-between, the eighth layer of filo pastry is placed on top of the final filling, which is then sprinkled with the cream or fatty topping, and then the last, ninth layer of filo pastry is added. The Prekmurje layer cake (gibanica) is baked for an hour at 180\u00b0C. The height of individual pieces of the baked gibanica must be from 5 to 7 cm, and its weight cannot exceed 250 g.<\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/blejska-kremsnita-bled-cream-cake\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The story of Blejska krem\u0161nita \/ Bled cream cake\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-633x420.jpg 633w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-136x90.jpg 136w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-633x420.jpg 633w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kremsnita_1-136x90.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The story of Blejska krem\u0161nita \/ Bled cream cake<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Bled is one of the most charming destinations in Slovenia that attracts many tourists every year. Bled is not only known for its tiny island in the middle of Lake Bled, but it is also famous for its Blejska Krem\u0161nita or as foreign tourists call it &#8220;Bled cream cake&#8221;. Bled cream cake is one of the most famous Slovenian traditional dishes. It combines a crisp crust with a blend of heavily lights custard and whipped cream, making it quite difficult to eat it elegantly. When visiting Bled one must simply treat themselves to this cake! What a unique treat that [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/the-best-gostilna-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The Best Gostilna with Local Food in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/108;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"108\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz.png\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz.png 1040w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-583x420.png 583w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-150x108.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-696x501.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-324x235.png 324w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-600x432.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz.png\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz.png 1040w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-583x420.png 583w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-150x108.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-696x501.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-324x235.png 324w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Predpripravljena-hrana-hodni-meni-jagnjetina-Repovz-600x432.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The Best Gostilna with Local Food in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">As Slovenia continues to solidify its place on the global culinary map, the 2025 gastronomic scene is already shaping up to be extraordinary. Based on current trends, rising stars, and insider insights, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the best &#8216;gostilnas&#8217; to look forward to in the upcoming year. These establishments are set to dominate the city&#8217;s culinary scene with their innovative menus, exceptional service, and commitment to local flavors. Be the first to explore the future of fine dining in Slovenia with our exclusive 2025 guide. Slovenia\u2019s culinary scene thrives on its rich tradition and commitment to high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to prepare one of the most famous traditional Slovenian dishes &#8211; Prekmurska gibanica or Prekmurje layer cake? Slovenia is celebrating its title of European Gastronomic region of 2021. With that in mind, we decided to highlight all the traditional dishes and specialties our country on the sunny side of the Alps has to offer. 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