Black Pie with Kefir and Cocoa

6 servings

45 minutes

The 'Black' pie with kefir and cocoa is a delicate pastry with a rich chocolate flavor complemented by the light tang of kefir. This recipe emerged in Russian cuisine as a simple yet exquisite pastry accessible to everyone. Thanks to baking soda and kefir, the pie becomes airy and soft, while cocoa gives it a rich aroma. It's an ideal option for cozy family tea time or festive gatherings. You can add raisins, nuts, or other fillers to make the taste even more interesting. The pie is easy to prepare and doesn't require complex ingredients, and its deep chocolate hue makes it particularly appealing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 433.8
• Proteins: 8.6g
• Fats: 9.1g
• Carbohydrates: 80.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 2 glass
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Starch: 3 tbsp
• Cocoa: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Kefir: 500 ml
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Raisin: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Mix flour and baking soda. Add the other dry ingredients and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss
   • Soda: 1 teaspoon
   • Starch: 3 tablespoons
   • Cocoa: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 1 glass

2. Add kefir and mix thoroughly with a whisk (no need to whip). Add vegetable oil and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 500 ml
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

3. Pour the batter into the mold (the batter should fill 1/2 of the mold, as the pie rises well).

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin:  to taste

4. Bake for thirty to forty minutes (check readiness with a toothpick: if it comes out dry, the pie is ready).