SPARTAK RUSSIAN CAKE

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk + sweetener

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Evaporated milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate offers health benefits and is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and flour two round cake pans.

Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well.

Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until smooth.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.

Prepare the filling by mixing condensed milk and softened butter until smooth.

Chop walnuts finely and fold them into the filling mixture.

Spread a layer of filling between the cooled cake layers and on top.

Melt chocolate and mix with cream to create a ganache, then pour over the cake.

Cooking Techniques

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