Squirrel Cake
Origin of the recipe
The "Belochka" (squirrel) cake is a popular Soviet confection that emerged in the mid-20th century. Its name derives from its distinctive shape, reminiscent of a squirrel's tail, as well as its delicate flavor and flaky texture. The "Belochka" recipe traditionally includes puff pastry, nuts, and cream, often with the addition of condensed milk or boiled condensed milk. The recipe's origins lie in the Soviet confectionery industry, which created affordable and delicious sweets for mass consumption. "Belochka" quickly gained popularity due to its ease of preparation and pleasant taste, becoming a classic of Soviet and post-Soviet cuisine.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Boiled condensed milk
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Butter
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Eggs
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Sugar
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Flour
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Soda
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Bowl
- Baking tray
- Baking paper
- Mixer
- Sieve
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Melt 100 grams of butter and pour it into a bowl.
Step 2:
Add sugar to the butter.
Step 3:
Using a mixer, mix sugar and butter.
Step 4:
Add 1/2 can of condensed milk to the sugar.
Step 5:
Break 5 eggs into a bowl with condensed milk and sugar.
Step 6:
Add baking soda to the bowl and mix with a mixer until smooth.
Step 7:
Sift flour into a bowl and mix the dough with a mixer.
Step 8:
Place the paper on a baking sheet.
Step 9:
Pour the dough onto the paper and smooth it out.
Step 10:
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees.
Step 11:
In a bowl, mix 1/2 can of condensed milk and 100 grams of softened butter.
Step 12:
Beat the condensed milk with butter using a mixer.
Step 13:
Cool the finished cake and cut into circles.
Step 14:
After cutting out the circles, grind the remaining cake into fine crumbs.
Step 15:
Dip each cake in the cream and sprinkle with crumbs from the remaining cake layer.
Step 16:
Leave the finished cakes to soak for 30 minutes.
Cooking tips
You can add your favorite nuts to the cake crumbs.
If your cake is large, it's best to cut it horizontally and dip both halves, joining them together after dipping. This will prevent the cake from becoming dry.
The cream can always be made differently - chocolate, fruit, coffee, etc. Don't limit yourself!
