Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent and rich flavors of this classic Chocolate Spartak Cake. Layers of tender, chocolate-infused cake are sandwiched between a luscious cream frosting, creating a dessert that is both impressive and irresistible.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 Cake (10-12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup warm milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups minus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Spartak Cream:
- 2 sticks (16 Tbsp) butter, softened at room temperature
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (397 grams), uncooked
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cup very cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 Tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- How to Make Spartak Cake Layers: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sift flour and cocoa powder. Beat egg and sugar, add butter, milk, and baking soda. Steam mixture, then add flour mixture. Roll out dough, cut into circles, and bake.
- How to Make the Spartak Cream/Frosting: Beat butter and condensed milk, add cream cheese. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and fold into butter mixture.
- Assembling the Cake: Layer cake and frosting, cover sides, sprinkle with crushed cake scraps. Refrigerate overnight.
Notes
- For best results, ensure cream cheese and heavy cream are fully softened and cold, respectively.
- Allow the assembled cake to chill adequately for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chocolate Spartak Cake, Russian dessert, Layered cake, Cream frosting
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