Classic simple sour cream cake

Description

This cake will definitely be a hit with both guests and family members, no doubt about it. It turns out incredibly tender and delicious, perfect with tea and suitable to adorn any table. The baking is done. Serve it at the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   To make a classic Smetannik cake, divide the work into two stages: preparing the dough and preparing the cream. First, prepare the dough. To do this, beat the eggs with sugar in a separate bowl until a fluffy foam forms.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Then add margarine and sour cream, and mix thoroughly until smooth. Activate the baking soda with vinegar and add it to the dough as well. Gradually add sifted flour to the bowl in small portions, mixing thoroughly to form the dough.

3. 3

   Step 3

   We divide the dough into two parts. The first part needs to be mixed with vanilla, and the second with cocoa. Pour the dough into molds and bake in the oven at 180 degrees until done. As soon as the cake layers are ready, they need to be cut lengthwise into two parts.

4. 4

   Step 4

   To prepare the sour cream frosting for the sметannik, mix sour cream with sugar using a mixer until smooth. Now proceed to assemble the cake. For this, spread each cake layer with frosting and top with the next layer, alternating colors. Cover the top of the cake with icing and decorate with chopped nuts or fruits. The classic sметannik is ready.