Strawberry–poppy seed cake
Description
Homemade pastry for tea. For the filling, you can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. In any case, the berries must be boiled. This will extend the shelf life of the finished cake. Instead of strawberries, you can also use any other berries. Serve chilled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make the cake, prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
First we’re going to make the sponge cake. Put the milk and butter on the heat and bring to a boil. The butter must melt completely.
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Step 3
Mix the eggs with the sugar and beat until the mixture is light, thick and fluffy.
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Step 4
Sieve the flour with the baking soda and gradually add it to the eggs, alternating with hot milk. Fold everything in by hand so the batter stays airy.
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Step 5
Then fold the poppy seeds into the dough.
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Step 6
Pour the finished batter into an 18–20 cm baking tin. Bake the sponge cake in the oven at 180°C for about 40–50 minutes. Adjust according to your oven.
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Step 7
The finished sponge will puff up slightly, feel springy to the touch, and turn golden. Take it out of the tin and cool. Then wrap it in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for several hours so it can rest and set.
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Step 8
To prepare the filling, cut the strawberries into large pieces and mix them with sugar. Stir in starch dissolved in water and place over heat. Bring to a boil. As it heats, the filling will thicken. Leave it to cool covered with a lid.
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Step 9
Cut the rested sponge cake into 3–4 layers.
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Step 10
To make the cream, take half of the cream, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Whip until light and thick.
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Step 11
Soak every cake layer with any syrup or water. Fill between the layers with cream and strawberry filling.
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Step 12
Assemble the cake. For straight sides, you can wrap the cake in acetate film and tighten it in a cake ring. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 6–8 hours until set.
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Step 13
For leveling and decorating, whip the second portion of the cream and smooth the cake. Decorate it to your liking.
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Step 14
You can use fresh strawberries for decoration.
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Step 15
Cut the cake into pieces and serve at the table.
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Step 16
The baking is ready. Serve with tea.