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Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe

Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Spartak Cake is a luxurious Eastern European dessert that features multiple thin layers of chocolate cake paired with a rich and creamy mascarpone-based frosting and finished with a smooth dark chocolate ganache. This decadent cake combines tender cake layers with luscious cream and glossy ganache for a perfect balance of textures and deep chocolate flavor, making it a perfect centerpiece for celebrations or indulgent gatherings.

Ingredients

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Cake Layers:

  • 3/4 cup milk 🥛
  • 120g unsalted butter 🧈
  • 1/4 cup honey 🍯
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
  • 2 tsp baking soda (quenched in 1 tbsp vinegar) 🧂
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder 🍫
  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾

Cream Frosting:

  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 🥛
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese 🧀
  • 8 oz Cool Whip 🍦
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream 🥛

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 7 oz dark chocolate, chopped 🍫
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream 🥛

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Wet Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a saucepan, melt the 120g unsalted butter and combine it with 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup honey. Set this mixture aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat 2 large eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes slightly pale and fluffy, ensuring good air incorporation for light layers.
  3. Combine Wet Mixtures: Stir the milk, butter, and honey mixture into the beaten eggs and sugar until well combined.
  4. Add Leavening and Cocoa: Quench 2 tsp baking soda with 1 tbsp vinegar, then add it along with 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors and begin building the chocolate base.
  5. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing continuously until a soft, pliable dough forms that can be easily handled without sticking excessively.
  6. Divide and Roll Dough: Divide the dough into eight equal portions. Roll each piece onto parchment paper into a 10-inch diameter circle, trimming edges for uniform size. Prick the surface of each layer with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
  7. Bake Cake Layers: Bake each rolled layer individually for 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Remove from oven and cool on wire racks completely before assembly.
  8. Prepare Frosting: Beat 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 14 oz sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 8 oz Cool Whip to lighten the texture.
  9. Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip 1 pint heavy whipping cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture to create a fluffy, luscious frosting.
  10. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread a generous layer of cream frosting over it. Repeat layering with remaining cake layers and frosting until all layers have been used. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the cream to set.
  11. Make Chocolate Ganache: Melt 7 oz chopped dark chocolate together with 1 tbsp unsalted butter over a double boiler or gently in the microwave. Stir in 2/3 cup heavy cream until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  12. Glaze the Cake: Pour the warm ganache evenly over the chilled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful finish. Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving to let the ganache set properly.

Notes

  • Divide and bake the cake layers individually to ensure even baking and tender thin layers.
  • Pricking the dough before baking prevents air bubbles and keeps the layers flat.
  • Chill the cake sufficiently between frosting and ganache application for best texture and presentation.
  • You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • This cake is best served chilled and will keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Chocolate Spartak Cake, layered chocolate cake, mascarpone frosting, chocolate ganache, Eastern European dessert, homemade chocolate cake

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