Classic Anthill Cake with Chocolate Glaze

4 servings

30 minutes

The classic 'Ant Hill' cake is a refined dessert of Russian cuisine, captivating with its sweetness and tenderness. Its name is linked to the characteristic texture: the chaotically arranged pieces of cookies resemble an anthill. The taste of this cake is a harmony of crispy cookies soaked in boiled condensed milk, with rich chocolate glaze adding depth and softness. The poppy seeds that decorate the dessert give a light nutty note. This cake symbolizes home comfort and family tea gatherings. Its simplicity in preparation makes it a beloved recipe for many generations, while the ability to vary sweetness and texture allows for unique versions to be created. It should be served chilled so that the glaze sets and the flavors are revealed at their best. A magnificent treat for true sweet lovers!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 842.4
• Proteins: 13.8g
• Fats: 33.7g
• Carbohydrates: 127.8g

Ingredients

• Cookie: 500 g
• Condensed milk: 1 jar
• Dark chocolate: 50 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Poppy: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the condensed milk for 2 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Condensed milk: 1 jar

2. Divide the cookie into 2 equal parts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cookie: 500 g

3. Grind half of the total mass of cookies through a meat grinder. Break the other half into small pieces by hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cookie: 500 g

4. Combine all the cookies and boiled condensed milk. Mix until homogeneous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Condensed milk: 1 jar
   • Cookie: 500 g

5. Place the mixture on a flat plate or tray and shape it into a pyramid.

6. To make chocolate glaze, melt chocolate and butter in a water bath and then mix them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 50 g
   • Butter: 50 g

7. Decorate the cake. Drizzle it with thin streams of glaze and sprinkle poppy seeds on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy:  to taste

8. Put the cake in the refrigerator for a few hours.