American cake
Description
Homemade baking for tea. My American cake is made based on the famous “Crazy Pie”. The cake turns out quite inexpensive and very tasty. And not greasy. It contains no butter, sour cream, or cream. It is very easy to prepare, but it does take time. A soft, fluffy and very delicious cake is suitable for the table on weekdays and holidays. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making an American cake.
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Step 2
Put sifted flour into a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Add cocoa powder sifted through a sieve.
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Step 4
Then the granulated sugar.
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Step 5
Add the baking soda.
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Step 6
Mix all the dry ingredients.
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Step 7
Pour refined sunflower oil.
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Step 8
Pour in the water and vinegar.
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Step 9
Mix the dough thoroughly.
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Step 10
Place the dough in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
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Step 11
Bake the crust in the oven at 170‑175 °C for 45‑50 minutes. Check doneness with a dry skewer.
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Step 12
Make custard. Pour milk into a pot and place it on the stove.
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Step 13
In a bowl, mix the egg yolks, sugar, and starch. There should be no lumps.
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Step 14
When the milk begins to boil, pour in the mixture of yolks, sugar, and starch. Continuously stir, and bring the cream to a thickened consistency over a few minutes. Add vanilla sugar and cool the cream.
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Step 15
Cool the baked layer, cut it into three lengthwise pieces, and spread the cream on the first and second layers.
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Step 16
Melt the chocolate, first adding 2–3 tablespoons of milk to it. Spread it over the top and sides of the cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator for an hour. Then, using a pastry bag, decorate the top of the cake with chocolate.
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Step 17
American cake is ready. Serve at the table.