Eggless Praga Cake Recipe, Russian Cake Decoration Ideas and Techniques, Traditional Cake Types in Russia

Eggless Praga Cake

Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (egg replacer)

For chocolate cream filling:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

For syrup:

• ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon coffee powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and soda. Add oil, milk, vinegar, and cornstarch mixture. Stir to combine.
3. Pour the batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
4. For the syrup, heat sugar and water until sugar dissolves. Add coffee powder for flavor.
5. Let the cake cool. Cut layers horizontally, brush each with syrup.
6. Whip cream with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Use as filling between layers.

Decoration Ideas:

• Cover the cake with a smooth chocolate ganache for a glossy finish.
• Add gold leaf or edible pearls for an elegant look.

Best For: This Russian Chocolate Cake is perfect for Elegant dinner parties and special anniversaries.