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Gagarin Cake

Gagarin Cake: A Nostalgic Slice of Soviet Delight

Gagarin Cake is a nostalgic dessert, featuring layers of chocolate, cherries, and soufflé for a delightful taste experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Adjust quantity if using self-raising flour.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Contributes richness and color.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Delivers chocolate flavor.
For the Soufflé Filling
  • 1 tbsp Potato Starch Cornstarch can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Fruit Powder (e.g., blackcurrant powder) Substitute with any fruit powder.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Provides structure for the soufflé.
For the Fruit Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Sour Cherries Can be swapped with other sour fruits.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Binds the fruit filling together.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C (320 °F) and prepare a 24 cm springform pan with baking paper.
  2. Combine cold butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until crumbly. Knead in egg yolks gently.
  3. Divide the dough into three parts, wrap, and chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
  4. Mix potato starch with fruit powder. Whip egg whites until stiff, add sugar, and fold in starch mixture.
  5. Roll out the base dough, layer with cornstarch and cherries, crumble chocolate dough, and pour over soufflé on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, covering if it darkens too quickly.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure dough is just combined to keep the base tender. Allow cake to cool completely before serving for optimal texture.

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