Bird’s Milk Cake Recipe  (Ptichye Moloko)

Bird’s Milk Cake Recipe  (Ptichye Moloko)

Bird’s Milk Cake Recipe  (Ptichye Moloko)

This Russian Bird’s Milk Cake recipe (ptichye moloko) is made with delicate mousse, covered in rich chocolate ganache, and garnished with bright berries.  A true Slavic classic!

Ingredients

milk gelatin sour cream Cool Whip – sugar cacao Berries – semi-sweet chocolate chips whipping cream

In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk the gelatin into the milk until dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.

STEP 1

STEP 1

STEP 1

STEP 1

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.

STEP 2

Thoroughly oil all the sides of a 9-inch cake pan. Place half of the batter into the pan. Refrigerate until the layer hardens.

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

STEP 3

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.

STEP 4

Carefully apply the cacao mixture on top of the white layer. Place the cake in the fridge to set.

STEP 5

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.

STEP 6

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.

STEP 7

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