For another typical Russian cake take a look at our Apple Sharlotka Cake.
I know what you guys are thinking when you see the word ‘Stolichniy”. You immediately assume this cake has got vodka in it! Sadly no but it is indeed a Russian recipe. Stolichniy in Russian simply means “from a capital” or, in other words, “the best’. This simple loaf cake aka ‘keks’ is very traditional, and is usually served with tea, coffee or as a sweet snack. It’s rich, buttery and utterly delicious when fresh.
Russian Tea Cake
Russian pound cake, in contrast to its American counterpart, which calls for equal amounts of butter, sugar and flour, is made from equal amounts of butter, sugar and raisins. I tend to avoid overly sweet things, so I decreased the amount of sugar in my recipe. I’ve had a dislike for raisins in baked goods since I was a child and unfortunately never grew out of it. Something about moist shrivelled grapes makes me want to run for my life. For my version of this pound cake I omitted raising altogether. Instead I added a brown sugar and cinnamon swirl. Simple and delicious! This pound cake has quite a different texture from what you might be used to. It’s quite dense but incredibly buttery and crumbly and I am afraid it tastes most delicious on the day it’s baked, so eat up!
Recipe Tips
Split the batter among two smaller loaf pans for even baking. This cake freezes beautifully and will keep in your freezer for up to 3-4 months when tightly covered in plastic wrap and kept in an airtight container. Use softened butter but not melted. Softened butter creams easily, which produces light texture in cakes. Always use large eggs for best results
More Simple Tea Cake Recipes to Try:
Wild Blackberry Tea Cake Nutella Banana Bread Apple Spice Cake
