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Bird’s Milk Cake

Heavenly Bird’s Milk Cake: Light Layers of Chocolate Bliss

This Bird’s Milk Cake is a delightful dessert with airy layers and a creamy mousse filling, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 6 large Eggs Use fresh eggs for best results.
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Flour
For the Creamy Filling
  • 0.67 cup Cool Whip Divided
  • 2 lbs Sour Cream Heart of the mousse.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • 15 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 0.5 cup Milk Helps dissolve gelatin.
  • 4 packets Knox Gelatine Essential for texture.
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Adds richness.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh berries Adds color and flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • cake pan
  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bird’s Milk Cake
  1. In a large bowl, whisk 6 large eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar for about 10 minutes until pale and thick. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of flour, pour into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing horizontally into two layers.
  3. Prepare milk mixture by boiling 1 cup of milk. Once boiling, remove from heat and let cool slightly for soaking layers.
  4. In the same bowl, beat 2 lbs of sour cream with 1 1/2 cups of sugar for 15 minutes. Gradually mix in 15 oz of sweetened condensed milk, then dissolve 4 packets of Knox gelatin in 1/2 cup of warm milk and blend.
  5. Layer: Place one cake layer back in the pan, soak with half the milk mixture, pour mousse filling, then add second layer and soak with remaining milk. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  6. Prepare the ganache by heating 1 cup of heavy cream until boiling, pour over 1 cup of chocolate chips, whisk until smooth, then stir in 1 stick of unsalted butter.
  7. Once mousse is set, pour ganache over the cake, refrigerate for an additional hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh eggs and allow cake to cool completely before soaking. Chill well for structural integrity.

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