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Bird’s Milk Cake

Delicious Bird's Milk Cake: A Creamy No-Bake Delight

Bird’s Milk Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that features airy layers and creamy mousse, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 3 large Eggs Use fresh eggs for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Flour Sift before use.
For the Mousse Filling
  • 2/3 cup Cool Whip Can be substituted with homemade whipped cream.
  • 2 lbs Sour Cream Consider using full-fat for richness.
  • 15 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk Try using a lower sugar option if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use whole milk or substitute with almond/soy.
  • 4 packets Knox Gelatine Essential for firming the mousse.
For the Ganache
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for a lighter option.
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh Berries Enhances flavor and adds color.

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • springform pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar for about 10 minutes until thick and pale.
  3. Gently fold in the sifted flour and pour into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
  4. Bake for around 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. In a bowl, combine boiling milk and sugar until dissolved and soak the cooled cake layers.
  6. Beat together sour cream and sugar until fluffy, mix with dissolved gelatin and milk.
  7. Pour the mousse mixture over soaked cake layers and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  8. Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips to make ganache, whisking until smooth.
  9. Pour ganache over the set mousse and chill until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to chill thoroughly before serving for the best texture.

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