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Saturday, July 7, 2007

RUSSIAN STRAWBERRY BIRTHDAY CAKE

I was told this is a traditional birthday cake in Russia. Also from Jenny Landaker (then, not sure of current last name)


My absolute most favorite cake! I'm actually not much of a cake fan in general, but the three on this blog are exceptional. I was going to make this cake for kids for their birthdays, but it takes awhile to make and they usually want themed birthdays anyway, so I make it for myself on my birthday!


NOTE: Tastes best when made a day in advance

Dough:

3 Eggs

1/4 cup Butter

1 cup Sugar

1 tablespoon Honey

2 teaspoons Baking Soda

3 cups Flour

Cream:

20 ounces Sour Cream

1 1/2 cups Sugar

1/2 cup Walnuts

Strawberries

Dough: Melt eggs, honey, butter and sugar on double-boiler. Add baking soda and mix with mixer until foamy and white. Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour and mix. Then gradually add 2 cups of flour and knead. Keep dough covered with damp dish towel. Coat a 10-inch round pan and spread dough as thin as possible. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden-brown. Let cool. Repeat several times (I've gotten 17 layers with this dough).

Cream: Mix sour cream and sugar. Put in-between each layer along with thin slices of strawberries. Top with cream, strawberries and walnuts.

...Have fun!

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