Biscuit cake with cognac
Description
Homemade dessert for tea. I made this amazing cake this year for my close friend's birthday. She loves brandy candies, so I decided to make her a handmade gift with brandy. Hit the bull's eye! The guests were enchanted by the charm of the brandy cake, and the birthday girl danced with delight. The baking is done. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Beat the eggs together with granulated sugar. Gradually add the flour, stirring gently with a spatula. Bake the sponge cake in a pan lined with parchment paper for 30 minutes at 160 degrees.
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Step 2
Prepare the meringue layer. Beat egg whites with less than a full glass of granulated sugar. Bake for 3 hours at 110 degrees.
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Step 3
Let's start preparing the cream. Combine egg yolks with sugar and milk. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens. Let it cool. Meanwhile, beat the butter until pale, then gradually mix the butter cream into the cooled yolk mixture. Add brandy at the end. Cut the biscuit layers in half. Generously spread them with cream. Alternate biscuit layers with meringue layers.
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Step 4
The cake is almost ready. Decorate it with the remaining meringue and grated chocolate. Serve with tea or coffee.