Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe (2024)

Classic Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe is the most stunning cake. Though the cake is a little more complex than most cakes, it’s worth all the trouble. With soft layers of chocolate with rich cream, the cake has a WOW factor!

We have shared our no-bake spartak, and I’m so excited to finally share the original cake.

Spartak cake-

There are many classic Ukrainian and Russian recipes that everyone makes and has their spin on. This spartak happens to be one of them. The thin layers (eight) are covered with cream and set aside to soak. Thanks to the rich cream, the chocolate layers become melt-in-your-mouth soft, and every bite is heavenly.

Like with most recipes, read the whole way through so you know what you are doing before you get started, especially if this is your first time making the cake.

prepare the chocolate layers-

• Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, and powder. Set aside.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil.
• In a glass bowl (that will fit over the pot), whisk together the sugar, eggs, butter, baking soda, and milk. Cook over med/high heat until sugar and butter completely dissolve, stirring for about 6-8 minutes. TIP: Stir frequently, and don’t let the bottom of the bowl touch the hot water.
• Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour mixture while it’s hot. TIP: Add the flour mixture at once and not in batches. Set aside for the dough to cool, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven.
• Shape layers: Once the dough is cooled but still warm, divide it into eight equal parts. Dust the working surface with flour. Once you roll out a layer, place a plate or something with a 9″ diameter and cut out the layer. Keep the scraps. TIP: As you are working on rolling out the layers, keep the rest covered with a towel to keep warm.
• After you roll out the two layers, bake them. In the meantime, work on the next set of layers. Continue with the process until all eight layers are baked.
• Now, take all the leftover pieces and bake them together. This will be used as decor.

NOTE: I find it easier to roll the dough out if I stencil the shape I’m supposed to be making on the parchment paper. It helps to ensure you don’t make too large or too small of a layer and have extra waste.

prepare the cream-

• In a large bowl, mix the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
• In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Add in the powdered sugar and condensed milk and mix until combined. Fold in the heavy whipping cream.

assemble the Spartak cake-

• Add a dab of the cream of the platter you’ll be assembling the cake in, keeping the cake from sliding off the cake stand.
• Place the first layer down and generously cover with cream. Repeat with the remaining layers. Cover the sides and the top of the cake with the remaining cream.
• Crush the scraps of the cake layers and cover the sides and top of the cake.
• Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

how to prepare the cake in advance?

This is a beautiful cake to prepare in advance for the holidays or a party.

The cake layers may be prepared up to 3 days in advance and tightly wrapped. Prepare the cream and assemble the day the day before the event.

Oh, friends. I cannot wait for you to give this cake recipe a try. It’s a personal favorite and so delicious.

The cake itself isn’t complicated or too tricky; it’s just a little time-consuming.

try these other popular cake recipes:

• Layered Coconut Cake
• Chocolate Strawberry Cake
• Coffee Cake Recipe
• Cake Roulade with Raspberry