Sour Cream Cake / Kovrishka
Kovrizhka is a flat and tall gingerbread-like treat made from dough, with layers at least three centimeters thick, sometimes filled and sometimes not. It's…
- CuisineRussian
- Prep15 min
- Cook40 min
- Total55 min
- Makes8 servings
Sour Cream Cake / Kovrishka
1. Prepare the base:
Mix the baking soda into the sour cream and let
it sit for a minute to activate.
2. Mix:
Combine the sugar, eggs, butter, and jam. Add the
sour cream mixture, then stir in the flour.
3. Add-ins:
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
4. Prepare the Pan:
Grease a deep frying pan (or a cake mold) with
butter. Sprinkle the greased pan with breadcrumbs
to prevent sticking.
5. Bake:
Pour the batter into the pan. Bake on the middle
rack of the oven for 30-40 minutes.
Sour Cream Cake / Kovrishka
History & OriginsKovrizhka is a flat and tall gingerbread-like treat made from dough, with layers at least three centimeters thick, sometimes filled and sometimes not. It's one of the popular desserts in Russian cuisine, and the word 'kovrizhka' comes from 'kovrig,' which means a whole loaf of bread. The history of kovrizhki and gingerbreads in Russia goes back to the 9th century, though back then they were called honey cakes and were made from flour, honey, and berry juice. Different sources date the appearance of the word 'kovrizhka' to the 13th–15th centuries. The main ingredients of kovrizhka are flour, honey, raisins, nuts, and sugar. Often, kovrizhka has two layers of dough with a layer of jam or fruit preserves in between. The top layer of dough is covered with icing made from powdered sugar.
Sour Cream Cake / Kovrishka
The story behind the dishKovrizhka is a flat and tall gingerbread-like treat made from dough, with layers at least three centimeters thick, sometimes filled and sometimes not. It's one of the popular desserts in Russian cuisine, and the word 'kovrizhka' comes from 'kovrig,' which means a whole loaf of bread. The history of kovrizhki and gingerbreads in Russia goes back to the 9th century, though back then they were called honey cakes and were made from flour, honey, and berry juice. Different sources date the appearance of the word 'kovrizhka' to the 13th–15th centuries. The main ingredients of kovrizhka are flour, honey, raisins, nuts, and sugar. Often, kovrizhka has two layers of dough with a layer of jam or fruit preserves in between. The top layer of dough is covered with icing made from powdered sugar.
