Cake "Count's Ruins"
4 servings
60 minutes
The 'Grafsky Ruins' cake is a delicate treat inspired by the romance of ancient European castles. Its chaotic shape resembles the crumbling walls of medieval palaces, while airy layers are soaked in sour cream frosting, giving the dessert a special lightness and juiciness. The flavor is a harmony of sweet and creamy notes with a gentle tartness complemented by cocoa accents. The cake is perfect for cozy family tea times and festive tables, impressing with its stunning presentation and tender texture. The glaze adds sophistication, while the chaotic structure makes each piece unique. Its origin remains a mystery, but it consistently remains a favorite among home baking enthusiasts.
1
Mix and beat 2 eggs and 1 cup of sugar.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 1 glass
2
Add 200 g of sour cream and whip.
- Sour cream: 750 g
3
Dissolve 1 tsp of baking soda in 1 tbsp of vinegar and add to the mixture.
- Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
4
Add 1.5 cups of flour and mix everything thoroughly. The dough should be runny.
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
5
Grease the mold with vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
6
Divide the dough into 2 parts — one slightly larger.
7
Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa to the larger one. Mix well.
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
8
Bake 2 layers. On low heat, it will take about 15 minutes. Cool down.
9
Tear the dark cocoa cake into pieces, dip in sour cream, and pile on top of the light base cake.
- Sour cream: 750 g
10
Pour the glaze on top.
11
To make the glaze, you will need: 6 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp sour cream, 1.5 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp butter. Mix and bring to a boil, stirring.
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Sour cream: 750 g
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil: to taste