Russian Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake)

Name: Russian Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 120 g granulated sugar; 180 g sour cream; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 200 g plain flour; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 400 g full-fat sour cream; 100 g icing sugar (sifted); Cake crumbs (from trimmed layers); Crushed walnuts or dark chocolate shavings

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Smetannik is a traditional Russian cake made with soft sponge layers and rich sour cream frosting that gently soaks the cake creating a tangy and tender dessert best enjoyed chilled with tea

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:03:58 GMT