Description
Bird’s Milk Cake is a delicious and fluffy dessert that combines a rich chocolate cake with a light and airy whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the bloomed gelatin and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.
- You can also substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg