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Classic cake recipe

240 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. For many, the "Gorka" cake is a beloved childhood treat. There are numerous recipes for making it, with both more complex and simpler versions available. Today I'll tell you about mine. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.

Instructions

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    Step 1

    Step 1

    Into a small bowl, sift the flour, add baking soda and a pinch of salt.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    Then add sugar, sour cream, and melted margarine (or butter).

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    Knead the dough and put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes. If you plan to pass the dough through a meat grinder, you don't need to freeze it.

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    Step 4

    Step 4

    Grate the slightly frozen dough on a coarse grater directly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the dough in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake until golden brown.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    Meanwhile, prepare the cream. Place the previously boiled condensed milk in a bowl together with the butter.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    And then beat everything until smooth.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    Transfer the prepared cookies to a bowl and crush them by hand or with a masher. The bowl should contain not only large pieces, but also crumbs.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    Add the cream to the crumbs and mix well.

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    Step 9

    Step 9

    Then place this mixture onto a large flat plate, forming a small mound. Put the cake in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight.

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    Step 10

    Step 10

    Decorate the cake to your taste. You can sprinkle it with poppy seeds or grated dark chocolate.