Cake recipe
Description
Homemade dessert for tea. The base of this cake consists of chocolate layers and chocolate cream, making it a real treat for chocolate lovers. It can be decorated with melted chocolate, chocolate cream, or chocolate shavings. The cake layers can be baked separately or you can bake one large cake and then cut it into layers. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Crack the chicken eggs into a bowl and add granulated sugar, beat with a mixer at medium speed.
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Step 2
2. Sift the flour and add it to the bowl with the eggs and sugar, then add the baking soda and condensed milk.
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Step 3
3. Add the sour cream and mix thoroughly with a mixer.
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Step 4
4. Add the cocoa and mix again until a smooth, uniform batter forms.
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Step 5
5. Prepare three baking pans, grease each with butter, fill with the dough, and smooth the surface.
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Step 6
6. Bake separately in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 17–20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
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Step 7
7. For the cream: place sour cream, cocoa, and condensed milk into a bowl.
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Step 8
8. Beat everything with a mixer until a homogeneous mass is formed.
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Step 9
9. Let all the cake layers cool completely, then place the bottom layer and spread cream on it.
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Step 10
10. Repeat with the remaining layers, and also spread the frosting on the top and sides.
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Step 11
11. Grate the dark chocolate on a grater, sprinkle it over the cake, and let it chill in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours.