Cake "Turtle"

Cookinero 8 May 2025

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The peculiarity and uniqueness of the classic "Turtle" cake is that it does not consist of one whole sponge cake, but of individual cakes laid out in the form of a turtle shell. The sponge cakes are soaked in cream and covered with glaze. The invention of sponge cakes is attributed to English sailors. Such pastries did not spoil for a long time during long sea voyages. Usually, the "Turtle" cake is prepared with sour cream. Kiwi, prunes, and nuts are often added to the recipe.

How to cook Cake "Turtle"

Step 1

Prepare the dough. Beat the eggs with granulated sugar at maximum speed for about 2-3 minutes. Add the sifted wheat flour, baking powder and 2 tablespoons of cocoa, mix thoroughly. The dough should be of medium thickness, if the dough is too thick, add a small amount of liquid - water or milk.

Step 2

Place baking paper on a greased baking tray. Pour a teaspoon of dough at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. You can check the readiness of the dough by piercing it with a toothpick, after which the toothpick should remain dry.

Step 3

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool.

Step 4

Prepare the cream. In a deep bowl, beat the butter with sugar using a mixer, then add sour cream and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 5

Dip the blanks in cream, place on a flat plate. Make several layers.

Step 6

Prepare the glaze. Place softened butter, sour cream, half a glass of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a saucepan. Mix well. Place the saucepan with the mixture in a water bath and bring to complete dissolution, stirring with a spoon or spatula. Heat the mixture, but do not boil.

Step 7

Pour the prepared glaze over the cake. And leave it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.