Chocolate Spartak Cake
14 November 2024
Chocolate Spartak Cake
If you love rich chocolate desserts, this Chocolate Spartak Cake is a must-try. Made with soft cocoa layers, a smooth custard buttercream, and a glossy chocolate glaze, this layered cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. It may look impressive, but the steps are easy to follow, making it a great homemade dessert for holidays, birthdays, or any celebration. With every bite, you get the perfect balance of chocolate and creamy filling that melts in your mouth.
So, if all that sounds good to you, read on!
Who says holiday desserts have to be complicated? Meet the Chocolate Spartak Cake – all the layers, creaminess, and wow factor you crave, but with a recipe that’s twice as easy. One look at those glossy chocolate layers, and you’ll know this is no ordinary cake.
3 Reasons to Try It:
Quick to assemble – less work, more flavor.
Ultra-creamy filling that keeps you reaching for another slice.
Celebration-ready – tall, dramatic layers that steal the show.
This is more than a cake—it’s a centerpiece, a conversation starter, and a guaranteed hit at any table.
More Irresistible Layered Cakes to Try
If this Chocolate Spartak Cake caught your eye, wait until you try these other showstopping desserts:
Classic Napoleon Cake – Delicate puff pastry layers with luscious cream, a timeless dessert you’ll never forget.
Honey Cake with Custard Cream – A soft, aromatic cake with silky custard filling, perfect for tea time or holidays.
Pancake Cake: Quick & Delicious! – A fun twist on classic cakes, layered with flavor and ready in no time.
Easy Honey Bun Cake – Sweet, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth good, this one’s a reader favorite!
Each of these cakes is unique, but they all share the same irresistible charm, rich layers, creamy fillings, and that wow factor every celebration deserves.
Ingredients in Spartak Cake
Here’s what you need to make Spartak Cake:
For the Dough:
Eggs: Opt for fresh and room-temperature eggs to ensure better incorporation and a smooth batter.
Sugar: Granulated sugar works best for sweetening the dough evenly.
Honey: Adds a subtle, natural sweetness and moisture to the dough.
Milk: Use whole milk for a richer flavor and better texture.
Butter: Unsalted butter is ideal for controlling the saltiness of the dough.
Baking Soda: Helps the dough rise slightly and creates a tender crumb.
Vinegar: Reacts with baking soda to lighten the layers; white vinegar works best.
Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder to achieve a deep chocolate flavor.
Flour: All-purpose flour is perfect for forming a stable, workable dough.
For the Cream:
Butter: Room-temperature butter is key for a smooth and creamy consistency.
Egg Yolks: Fresh yolks add richness and help create a velvety texture.
Sugar: Use granulated sugar for the right level of sweetness.
Corn Starch: Thickens the cream and ensures it stays stable when layered.
Flour: Adds extra thickness and stability to the cream.
Vanilla Sugar: Enhances the cream with a light, aromatic vanilla flavor.
Milk: Use whole milk for a rich, creamy filling.
Salt: A pinch of salt balances and enhances the sweetness.
For the Glaze:
Sugar: Provides sweetness and a glossy finish to the glaze.
Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder gives the glaze its deep chocolate flavor.
Butter: Creates a silky, smooth texture and shine for the glaze.
Hot Water: Helps dissolve the sugar and cocoa for a pourable consistency.
How to make Spartak Cake
From start to finish, this cake is pure indulgence. It begins with soft chocolate layers, lightly sweetened with cocoa and honey, then baked just enough to hold their tender texture. Between each layer, you’ll find a silky cream filling made with butter, egg yolks, and milk, rich, smooth, and utterly satisfying. To finish, the entire cake is coated in a glossy chocolate glaze that adds the perfect touch of decadence.
1. Prepare the dough
Beat the eggs with sugar, honey, butter, and milk, then place in a steam bath and mix until smooth without boiling; remove from heat, quench the baking soda with vinegar, add it along with cocoa, gradually incorporate the flour, knead the dough, divide it into four parts, roll each piece, pierce with a fork, and bake at 180°C for 5 minutes.
2. Prepare the cream
Bring milk to a boil with sugar and vanilla sugar, mix the yolks with a pinch of salt, then add flour and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the boiled milk, return the mixture to heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a crust, let cool completely, then whisk the butter and gradually incorporate the cooled cream.
3. The glaze (MAKE IT WHEN THE CAKE IS READY)
Mix the sugar with cocoa, heat while adding water and then butter, stirring constantly without letting it thicken.
4. Finishing
Pour the glaze over the cake, making sure to evenly cover the entire surface.
And there you have it, Spartak cake in all its glory! With its delicate chocolate layers, luscious cream filling, and decadent chocolate glaze, this dessert is a true celebration of flavor and texture. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, this cake is guaranteed to impress.
Ready to Serve
So grab a slice, savor every bite, and let this timeless masterpiece become your new favorite indulgence!
I’d love to know what you think if you give this a try! 🙂 – Angie
Watch how to make it
Follow along with this detailed, step-by-step video guide to discover just how simple and enjoyable it is to prepare this Spartak Cake!
The best part? It’s quick and easy, so you can impress your family or guests with a delicious homemade dish in no time! Grab your ingredients, hit play, and let’s get started!
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Chocolate Spartak Cake
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 100 ml milk
- 100 g butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 600 g all-purpose flour
For the Cream Filling:
- 250 g butter softened (room temperature)
- 6 egg yolks
- 110 –120 g sugar
- 30 g cornstarch
- 25 g all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 500 ml milk
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 8 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 100 g butter
- 12 tbsp hot water
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, honey, butter, and milk. Place the bowl over a steam bath and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth (do not let it boil).
- Remove from heat. Quench the baking soda with vinegar and stir it into the mixture along with cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the flour and knead into a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle, prick with a fork, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 5 minutes per layer. Let cool.
Prepare the Cream:
- In a saucepan, bring milk to a gentle boil with sugar and vanilla sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with a pinch of salt, then add flour and cornstarch.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the yolk mixture while whisking. Return everything to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add the custard cream until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place one chocolate layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream on top.
- Repeat with the remaining layers, finishing with a cream layer on top.
Prepare the Glaze (make just before using):
- In a small saucepan, mix together sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add hot water gradually while whisking, then stir in the butter.
- Heat gently, stirring constantly, until smooth and glossy (do not overcook).
- Pour the glaze over the cake, spreading evenly across the top.
Final Step:
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4–6 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Calories: ~470 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~48 g
- Protein: ~6 g
- Fat: ~27 g
- Saturated Fat: ~16 g
- Cholesterol: ~145 mg
- Sodium: ~180 mg
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Sugar: ~30 g
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