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Beautiful Bird's Milk Cake

By An Edible Mosaic

Read the entire recipe (and Notes) through before starting – this will make your workflow so much easier! Also, measure out all the ingredients before you begin.

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Step 1

Add the eggs and sugar to a large bowl. Use a handheld electric beater to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Sift in the dry ingredients.

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Step 2

Use a rubber spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet, being careful not to over-mix.

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Step 3

Pour the batter into a prepared springform pan. Bake at 350F until the cake is golden and puffed, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool the cake completely, about 30 minutes.

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Step 4

Add the sour cream and sugar to a large bowl. Use a handheld electric beater to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, and beat to combine.

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Step 5

Add the gelatin and milk to a saucepan over medium heat, whisking to combine. Bring to a boil, and then add the butter and salt. Continue cooking until the butter is melted, whisking frequently. Remove from the heat.

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Step 6

Whisk 1 cup of the sour cream mixture into the gelatin mixture to cool the gelatin mixture a little. Now gradually drizzle the gelatin mixture into the sour cream mixture while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until it’s well-combined.

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Step 6

Pour the sour cream mixture onto the cooled sponge cake. Tape the cake a couple times to remove air bubbles. Transfer the cake to the fridge to chill completely and set, about 4 hours.

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Step 7

Add the chopped chocolate to a bowl and pour in the hot cream. Let it sit for 2 minutes, and then gently stir to combine.

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Step 8

Let the chocolate mixture cool briefly (3 to 5 minutes) and then pour it on top of the jelled sour cream mixture, spreading it around with an offset spatula or an icing spatula. Decorate the top if desired.

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Step 9

Let the ganache set before slicing and serving (at least 1 hour in the fridge).

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Sponge cake, a light, creamy mousse-like filling, and decadent chocolate ganache.