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Kefir Sheet Cake

Moist & Fluffy Kefir Sheet Cake with Chocolate Glaze

This kefir sheet cake is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s moist, fluffy, and topped with a rich chocolate glaze and shredded coconut.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
30 minutes30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings:12 slices
Course:Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

You'll need:
  • For the cake batter:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups kefir or buttermilk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sunflower or canola oil
  • For the chocolate glaze:
  • 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • For preparation:
  • 1 tablespoon oil for greasing the baking sheet
  • 1½ tablespoons breadcrumbs or flour for dusting the baking sheet
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut for sprinkling on top

Method
 

  1. Prepare the baking sheet:
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking sheet with oil and dust it with breadcrumbs or flour to prevent sticking.
  3. Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).
  4. Mix the batter:
  5. In a large bowl, combine the kefir and oil.
  6. Add the egg, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour mixed with baking soda.
  7. Using a hand mixer, blend until you achieve a smooth, semi-liquid batter.
  8. Bake the cake:
  9. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  10. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  11. To check for doneness, insert a wooden skewer into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done. If not, bake for an additional 3–5 minutes and test again.
  12. Cool the cake:
  13. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  14. Prepare the chocolate glaze:
  15. In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips.
  16. Stir in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  17. Glaze the cake:
  18. Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  19. Allow the glaze to set slightly, then sprinkle the top with shredded coconut.
  20. Serve:
  21. Once the glaze has set, cut the cake into squares, approximately 3x3 inches, and serve.