"Bear in the North" Dessert
This cake evokes nostalgia for childhood years. It used to be often prepared for school or kindergarten celebrations, baking the layers in the shape of a bear cub, which delighted the children. For a richer taste, berries or fruits can be included in the fillings.
- Total cooking time
- not set
- Number of servings
- 6
- Recipe difficulty
- 3 / 5
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- sour cream 10-15% 350 g
- sugar 150-200 g
- butter 100 g
- baking soda 5 g
- cocoa powder 30 g
- flour 550-580 g
- sour cream 15-20% 1 kg
- sugar 150-200 g
- vanilla sugar 10 g
Instructions
Preparing the dough
Step 1 of 15
Combine sour cream and sugar.
Step 2 of 15
Add butter.
Step 3 of 15
Mix together.
Step 4 of 15
Stir in baking soda and 520–550 g flour. Knead the dough.
Step 5 of 15
Divide the mixture into two equal parts.
Step 6 of 15
Add cocoa to one part and 30 g flour to the other.
Step 7 of 15
Mix together.
Step 8 of 15
Divide each part into 3 pieces.
Step 9 of 15
Roll out circles about 22 cm in diameter. Place them in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
Step 10 of 15
Trim the warm cake layer to a diameter of 21 cm. Make three white and three chocolate layers this way.
Preparing the cream
Step 11 of 15
Mix sugar, vanilla sugar, and sour cream.
Assembling the cake (using a pastry ring)
Step 12 of 15
Place a chocolate layer.
Step 13 of 15
Spread with sour cream.
Step 14 of 15
Place a white layer on top.
Step 15 of 15
Apply a layer of sour cream. Repeat these steps until assembly is complete. Place in the refrigerator for 6–8 hours.