Russian Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add the beaten egg, a little at a time.
3. 3
   Add the sifted powder ingredients and mix well, though make sure not to knead.
4. 4
   Add the batter to a piping bag fitted with a metal star-shaped nozzle and pipe the mixture into the aluminum cups.
5. 5
   Pipe out the bottom of the cake first, then pipe 2 layers of batter for the sides.
6. 6
   Fill the center of the cakes with jam.
7. 7
   If you add 2 pieces of caramel, they'll melt together and taste just delicious.
8. 8
   Try sprinkling on some sliced almonds.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes or more at 200C.
10. 10
    Once cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar or decorate with chocolate.