Cuisine European Eastern European Russian Russian Ant Hill Cake 5.0 (2) Add your rating & review 2 Photos Children will delight in this unique cake that's formed into the shape of an ant hill. This Russian favorite is fun to make with the kids, too! Submitted by Natasha Titanov Published on June 19, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings Dough: ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ½ cup white sugar 4 ounces sour cream 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Assembly: ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 (13.4 ounce) can dulce de leche 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, for sprinkling Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sugar in a bowl; stir well. Whisk in sour cream until smooth. Mix flour and baking powder and sift over batter. Knead everything until a smooth, stiff dough forms. Using the meat grinder attachment of your kitchen aid, pass handfuls of the dough through the grinder. Spread ground dough pieces bits evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Beat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of softened butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add dulce de leche and beat until well combined. Add the cooled cake pieces to the caramel mixture and fold in with a spatula until well combined. Mound the mixture onto a serving plate. Using buttered hands, form the mixture into an ant hill. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 656 Calories 38g Fat 73g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 656 % Daily Value * Total Fat 38g 48% Saturated Fat 22g 110% Cholesterol 95mg 32% Sodium 412mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 73g 26% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 28g Protein 8g 16% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 109mg 8% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 92mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.