Description
This Kefir Sheet Cake Recipe (Kefírová buchta) is a beloved Czech classic featuring a tangy kefir-infused batter and a glossy chocolate glaze. Moist, fluffy, and easy to make, it’s perfect for everyday treats, birthdays, or a comforting dessert with coffee or tea. Plus, it’s packed with probiotics and simple pantry ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup (240ml) plain kefir
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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¼ cup shredded coconut
For the Chocolate Glaze:
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
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3 tablespoons butter (melted)
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2–3 tablespoons milk (warm)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking sheet.
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Whisk dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, kefir, oil, and vanilla.
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Mix wet into dry until just combined—don’t overmix.
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Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Make glaze: mix cocoa powder, powdered sugar, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
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Glaze cooled cake and spread evenly. Add toppings like coconut or nuts if desired. Let set before slicing.
Notes
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For richer chocolate flavor, add an extra tablespoon of cocoa.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
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For a tangier flavor, use whole milk kefir instead of low-fat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Czech / Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Slice ~85g
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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