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Russian Cake “Muraveinik” or Anthill Cake is a delightful dessert consisting of crumbly dough strings mixed with hazelnuts and a creamy buttery filling. This cake is a unique and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Muraveinik:

  • 3 cups Canadian flour, sifted
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds (for decoration)

Cream Ingredients:

  • 3 sticks butter, at room temperature
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of sifted flour with 1 stick of butter. Mix until the dough is crumbly. In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg and 1 cup sugar together until the mixture is pale yellow and well combined. Add it to the flour mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed. The dough should remain crumbly.
  2. Activate Baking Soda: In a small dish, pour 1 tsp of vinegar over 1 tsp baking soda. Stir to activate. Add this mixture to 1/2 cup of sour cream. Allow it to sit, then pour into the flour mixture.
  3. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Grind the Dough: After chilling, grind the dough into strings and bake until golden brown.
  5. Prepare the Cream: Beat softened butter until fluffy, then add cooked sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth. Mix with the baked dough and hazelnuts.
  6. Form the Cake: Divide the mixture, shape into cakes, and decorate with poppy seeds.
  7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving chilled.

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Keywords: Russian cake, Anthill cake, Muraveinik, dessert recipe, Russian dessert

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