Homemade cake "Anthill"
10 servings
120 minutes
The 'Ant Hill' cake is one of the most beloved homemade desserts in Russian cuisine. Its unusual shape resembles a forest ant hill, hence the name. The recipe's origins date back to the Soviet era when housewives created surprisingly delicious treats from simple and accessible ingredients. Crispy pieces of baked dough soaked in sweet condensed milk and complemented with nuts create a delightful combination of textures — tender, crumbly, and caramel-nutty. The poppy seeds sprinkled on the cake give it a finished and refined look. This dessert does not require complex cooking techniques but impresses with its rich flavor. 'Ant Hill' is perfect for cozy family evenings, festive tea parties, and simply for sweet joys. With each bite, it brings warmth of home and memories of childhood.
1
Beat the egg with sugar.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
2
Heat the butter to room temperature until it becomes soft. Mix with sour cream and beaten egg.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Gradually add flour to the mixture and knead a thick dough.
- Wheat flour: 4 glasss
4
Pass the dough through a meat grinder and spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Place the baking tray in a preheated oven at 200 degrees, bake until done (it took me about fifteen minutes).
6
After baking, cool the dough and break it into small pieces.
7
Mix the dough with condensed milk and finely chopped walnuts.
- Boiled condensed milk: 1 jar
- Peeled walnuts: 170 g
8
Stack the cake and sprinkle poppy seeds on top.
- Poppy: to taste