Marlenka
Sign in to saveMarlenka () is a layered honey cake that originated from a traditional Armenian family recipe and produced in the Czech Republic. It is manufactured by the company Marlenka International s.r.o., based in Frýdek-Místek, and has become a commercially available dessert in several countries.
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Marlenka () is a layered honey cake that originated from a traditional Armenian family recipe and produced in the Czech Republic. It is manufactured by the company Marlenka International s.r.o., based in Frýdek-Místek, and has become a commercially available dessert in several countries.
==History== thumb|Factory in Frýdek-Místek Marlenka cake was introduced in the Czech Republic by Gevorg Avetisyan, an Armenian-born entrepreneur who moved to the country in 1995. In 2003, Avetisyan, along with his sister Hasmik, founded Marlenka International s.r.o. in Frýdek-Místek. The company name "Marlenka" is derived from the names of Avetisyan's mother and daughter.