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Kartoshka Cake

Traditional Russian potato-shaped cake bites made from finely crushed biscuits, butter, sweet condensed milk, and cocoa. A rich, fudge-like dessert standard for afternoon tea and casual celebrations.

20 minEasyServes 8280 cal/serving

RussianDessertNo-CookVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups tea biscuits, crushed
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 4 cups crushed tea biscuits and 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk together until fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture.

  4. 4

    Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a thick dough.

  5. 5

    Shape dough into eight small logs and chill for one hour.

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Questions

What is Kartoshka Cake?

Traditional Russian potato-shaped cake bites made from finely crushed biscuits, butter, sweet condensed milk, and cocoa. A rich, fudge-like dessert standard for afternoon tea and casual celebrations. This reference files it under Russian dessert: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Can I skip chilling the dough for Kartoshka Cake?

Step 5 reads: "Shape dough into eight small logs and chill for one hour." Not without a cost. The rest in step 5 firms the fat and relaxes the gluten, so the dough holds its shape and bakes up tender instead of spreading or shrinking.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Kartoshka Cake?

The entry for Kartoshka Cake calls for 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Kartoshka Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Kartoshka Cake is 4 cups tea biscuits, crushed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Kartoshka Cake vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How long does Kartoshka Cake keep?

Keep Kartoshka Cake covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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