Karpatka is also known as a Carpathian mountain cake, named after the Karpaty mountain range. The dough (in this case a choux pastry) creates the effect of mountains, and the icing sugar on top represents the snow.
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I make this all the time and it's delicious and people always ask for the recipe - great to have something where you know exactly what is in it - lovely with Greek yoghurt and raspberries.