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This Chocolate Nut Cake is a rich, decadent dessert featuring layers of moist cake made with kefir and cocoa powder, filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and boiled condensed milk, and topped with a smooth, glossy chocolate glaze. The combination of dark chocolate, almonds, and hazelnuts adds texture and flavor to every bite, making it perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving an indulgent treat. The cake is easy to prepare and the kefir adds a slight tang to the batter, keeping the cake moist and flavorful.
Full Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
150g butter (at room temperature)
1/4 tsp salt
300g sugar
3 chicken eggs
150ml vegetable oil
330g flour
270ml kefir
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
350g soft cream cheese
2 tbsp boiled condensed milk
100g dark chocolate (melted)
100g almonds (roughly chopped)
100g hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
For the Chocolate Glaze:
600g dark chocolate (melted)
70ml vegetable oil
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the 150g of softened butter and 300g of sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Eggs and Oil:
Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, slowly pour in 150ml of vegetable oil while continuing to mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the 330g of flour, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Add Dry Ingredients and Kefir:
Alternately add the flour mixture and 270ml of kefir to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, making sure not to overmix.
Add the Nuts:
Fold in the roughly chopped almonds and hazelnuts, distributing them evenly through the batter.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
Divide and Bake:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes:
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
Mix the Cream Cheese and Condensed Milk:
In a medium bowl, beat the 350g of soft cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of boiled condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
Add Melted Chocolate:
Fold in 100g of melted dark chocolate, mixing until fully combined. Set the filling aside to firm up slightly while the cakes continue to cool.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
Layer the Cakes:
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