Turtle Cake is not only delicious, but also a very cute treat that will be the perfect dessert for a children's party. There are many options for preparing this delicious sweet treat, each with its own unique features and nuances.

The recipe for this elegant holiday treat is very simple and straightforward. To make a Turtle cake, you'll need a few simple and readily available ingredients, a free evening, and a desire to delight your family with a unique dessert. Below are three different recipes for this delicious and delicate treat.

Classic recipe with sour cream

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A classic version of a festive sour cream cake requires simple ingredients that can be found at any store these days. For our turtle's body, you'll need:

  • eggs – 6 pieces;
  • granulated sugar – 1.5 cups;
  • soda - a teaspoon;
  • flour – 2.5 cups.

The cream recipe calls for the use of:

  • sour cream – 250 g;
  • sugar - a little more than half a glass.

To prepare the glaze, stock up in advance:

  • butter – 50 g;
  • milk – 2 tablespoons;
  • cocoa powder – 6-7 tablespoons.

Method of preparation:

  1. The classic cake recipe begins with preparing the dough. Beat the eggs and sugar together, then add baking soda, quenched with vinegar, and sifted flour. Mix the mixture thoroughly until it reaches the consistency of sour cream.
  2. Then, cover the baking sheet with greased parchment paper and spread the dough onto it to form round, flat cookies, as shown in the photo. Bake the base for approximately 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
  3. Now for the cream recipe. Beat the sour cream and sugar thoroughly until light and fluffy.
  4. Cool the prepared cookies and arrange them in a turtle shape in two layers, one on top of the other, as shown in the photo. Spread the prepared frosting between the layers. Don't forget the paws, head, and tail.
  5. For the glaze, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool the glaze and spread it over all parts of the cake except the turtle's paws, tail, and head.

This original festive dessert with sour cream is ready to be served.

Recipe "Emerald Turtle"

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Another interesting recipe for a sweet treat involves using kiwi, which will give the dessert a striking green color. To make this luxurious holiday cake, you'll need the following ingredients:

  • condensed milk - one can;
  • eggs – 3 pieces;
  • flour – 470 g;
  • soda, quenched with vinegar - 1 teaspoon;
  • sugar – 1 glass;
  • milk – 50 ml;
  • butter – 1 pack;
  • vanilla sugar – 1 packet;
  • a few kiwis to decorate the dessert.

Method of preparation

  1. This elegant sweet treat recipe begins with making the cream. Pour milk into a saucepan, then add 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of flour. Add a cup of regular sugar and a packet of vanilla sugar. Whisk all the ingredients together and place over low heat. While cooking, stir the cream until it thickens. While the mixture is still hot, add the butter and mix thoroughly.
  2. The next step is to prepare the cake layers. To do this, mix the condensed milk with one egg and add baking soda slaked with vinegar. Stirring constantly, gradually add the flour.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a flat, even layer. Then bake the layers in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place the finished cake layers on a flat, turtle-shaped dish, as shown in the photo. Once the base has cooled slightly, spread warm cream over each layer. Decorate the sides and top of the dessert with round kiwi slices.

This spectacular treat is sure to delight all the children at the party.

Recipe with condensed milk

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This delicious sweet treat with condensed milk is quite simple to make, so any housewife can handle it. To prepare this delicate holiday dessert, you'll need to prepare the following ingredients in advance:

  • flour – 2 cups;
  • eggs – 5 pieces;
  • soda - a teaspoon;
  • peeled walnuts – 0.5 cups;
  • sugar – 1.5 cups
  • pitted prunes – 20 pieces;
  • cocoa powder – 3 tablespoons.

The recipe for making the cream involves using:

  • fat sour cream – 800 ml;
  • condensed milk – 0.5 can;
  • butter – 50 g;
  • vanilla sugar - a packet.

Method of preparing dessert:

  1. Soak the prunes. Beat the eggs and sugar until stiff, then add the baking soda, flour, and cocoa. Beat the mixture again.
  2. Place the dough on a baking sheet, forming several round cookies. Bake the cookies at 180–200 degrees Celsius until done.
  3. For the cream, beat sour cream, butter, vanilla sugar and condensed milk until smooth.
  4. Chop the nuts and prunes. Place the cooled cookies, previously coated with cream, on a flat turtle-shaped plate, filling any gaps with the nut and prune mixture. Drizzle the remaining cream over the cake and let it set in the refrigerator for 6 hours.

The festive dessert with condensed milk is ready!

Video recipe for making the "Turtle" cake