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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.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 471 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , Russian , Ukrainian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk the gelatin into the milk until dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Carefully apply the cacao mixture on top of the white layer. Place the cake in the fridge to set (about 30 minutes).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.