Eggless Ptichye Moloko Cake Recipe, Russian Bird's Milk Cake Recipe and Decoration Ideas and Techniques, Traditional Cake Types in Russia

Eggless Ptichye Moloko (Bird's Milk Cake)

Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (egg replacer)
• A pinch of salt

For souffle filling:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sugar

For chocolate glaze:

• 1 cup dark chocolate
• ½ cup cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and cornstarch mixture. Mix until smooth.
3. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
4. For the filling, dissolve agar-agar in water and heat. Whip cream with sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in agar mixture.
5. Once cake cools, layer the souffle filling on top. Refrigerate to set.
6. Melt chocolate with cream to make a glaze. Pour over the chilled cake.

Decoration Ideas:

• Drizzle white chocolate over the dark chocolate glaze for contrast.
• Use stencils to dust powdered sugar designs on top.
• Use edible flowers, fresh fruit dipped in honey, sugar syrup or chocolate

Best For: Weddings and special occasions.