Sour cream cake with cream cheese frosting

4 servings

120 minutes

Sour cream cake with cream cheese frosting is a true embodiment of European pastry tradition. Its base, rich in cocoa and rum aroma, has a delicate texture, while layers of yogurt with strawberries add freshness and lightness. The ricotta cream with hints of butter is a velvety luxury that complements the flavor. Orange zest adds subtle citrus notes, and chocolate glaze completes the harmony of tastes. This cake is perfect for a cozy tea time or festive gathering. Chilled, it gains special richness, and serving it with berries and cookies makes it aesthetically appealing. Enjoying each bite is a journey through the delicate facets of sweetness, creamy tenderness, and light fruit acidity.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 569.4
• Proteins: 18.2g
• Fats: 24.1g
• Carbohydrates: 66.3g

Ingredients

• Sour cream 20%: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 120 g
• Cocoa powder: 15 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Coconut flakes: 10 g
• Muesli: 30 g
• Cane sugar: 100 g
• Strawberry: 40 g
• Natural yoghurt: 300 g
• Dark chocolate: 60 g
• Ricotta cheese: 150 g
• Rum: 1 tbsp
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Orange zest: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add half of the prepared muesli to the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 120 g
   • Cocoa powder: 15 g
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Muesli: 30 g

2. Beat the eggs with sugar until a thick foam forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Cane sugar: 100 g

3. Gradually add parts of the egg and sour cream to the flour, stirring slowly and thoroughly. Ensure that the cocoa is evenly distributed throughout the flour. Add the orange zest and mix well again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sour cream 20%: 100 g
   • Cocoa powder: 15 g
   • Orange zest:  to taste

4. Add rum and bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 220 °C.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rum: 1 tablespoon

5. While the base is baking, make two types of layers. To do this, divide the yogurt into two equal parts. Add strawberries to one and blend thoroughly with a blender, and add the remaining muesli to the other.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural yoghurt: 300 g
   • Strawberry: 40 g
   • Muesli: 30 g

6. Prepare the cream. Take ricotta and mash it with a fork until a paste-like consistency forms. Add a spoonful of the resulting strawberry yogurt and butter. Mix the mixture until it reaches a cream state.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ricotta cheese: 150 g
   • Strawberry: 40 g
   • Coconut flakes: 10 g
   • Sour cream 20%: 100 g

7. After the cake is ready, cut it into 4 pieces. Make layers of prepared yogurt. Apply cream on top using a pastry bag.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural yoghurt: 300 g
   • Strawberry: 40 g

8. Melt chocolate in a water bath and pour it over a piece of cake. Send it to the fridge for 1-2 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 60 g

9. Before serving, you can decorate with cookies or fresh berries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Orange zest:  to taste

10. Enjoy your meal!