Bird's Milk Cake Recipe (Ptichye Moloko)

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 55 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    471 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

Bird's Milk Cake Recipe (Ptichye Moloko)

This Russian Bird's Milk Cake recipe is made with delicate mousse, covered in rich chocolate ganache, and garnished with bright berries.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups milk
  • 1.5 oz gelatin or about 6 small packages
  • 20 oz sour cream
  • 30 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp cacao
  • 1/2 cup berries for garnish

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
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Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk the gelatin into the milk until dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Using a stand or hand mixer, mix the Cool Whip, sour cream, and sugar. In small portions, add the milk and gelatin mixture until you get a smooth, consistent texture.
  3. Thoroughly oil all the sides of a 9-inch cake pan (very important when it comes time to remove the cake!). Place half of the batter into the pan. Refrigerate until the layer hardens (around 30 minutes).
  4. While the first layer is hardening in the fridge, use an electric mixer to add the cacao powder to the second half of the batter. Keep the chocolate custard at room temperature while the other layer is setting.
  5. Carefully apply the cacao mixture on top of the white layer. Place the cake in the fridge to set (about 30 minutes).
  6. Place chocolate chips and whipping cream in a microwave-safe dish. In 30-second intervals, melt the chocolate chips and whipping cream, stirring between each round. Continue the process until the chocolate ganache is smooth. Set aside and let it cool to room temperature.
  7. Remove the cake from the fridge. Using a knife, carefully loosen the edges of the cake. Place the cake upside down on a cake stand and gently remove it from the pan. Spread the chocolate ganache on the top of the cake. 
  8. Decorate the cake with berries (or any other fruit of your choice). Allow the cake to set in the refrigerator for 2 hours before you are ready to serve it. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 471kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 764IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 226mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 471kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Potassium 301mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 764IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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