Russian Ant Hill Cake

Children will delight in this unique cake that’s formed into the shape of an ant hill. This Russian favorite is fun to make with the kids, too!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup white sugar
• 4 ounces sour cream
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. Make dough: Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter and sugar in a large bowl; stir well. Whisk in sour cream until smooth. Sift in flour and baking powder over batter. Knead until a smooth, stiff dough forms.
3. Using the meat grinder attachment of an electric stand mixer, pass handfuls of dough through the grinder. Spread ground dough bits evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
5. Beat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add dulce de leche and beat until well combined. Add cooled cake pieces to caramel mixture and fold in with a spatula until well combined.
6. Mound mixture onto a serving plate; using buttered hands, form into an ant hill. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.