Classic cake
Description
Tasty baked goods for the whole family. This cake got its name in honor of an American dark‑skinned singer who possessed a truly phenomenal baritone. The chocolate layers and crumbs embodied his skin color, and the sour‑cream frosting his magnificent snow‑white smile. To make the sponge more airy and tender, be sure to sift the flour mixture after mixing. All the other ingredients should also be of high quality. The taste of the cake depends directly on this.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
- 2
Step 2
Mix the flour, cocoa, and baking soda.
- 3
Step 3
Whisk the egg with sugar until it dissolves.
- 4
Step 4
Add the melted, cooled butter and whisk a little. Pour in the kefir and stir.
- 5
Step 5
Add the flour mixture and stir.
- 6
Step 6
Place parchment paper on the bottom and sides of a removable pan, pour in the batter. Bake in a hot oven at 170 °C for one hour, until done. Remove from the pan and let cool completely. Cut into four layers. Crumble the top layer.
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Step 7
Whisk the sour cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. Add the toasted nuts, mix.
- 8
Step 8
Spread cream on all the remaining layers, stacking them one on top of another, and on the sides.
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Step 9
Dust the top and sides with crumbs. Place the cake in the refrigerator for 6 hours. Then decorate to your taste.
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Step 10
Slice and serve.