from sponge cake dough
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. If you think that recreating the classic bird's milk cake with sponge cake at home is very difficult, I'm happy to assure you it's not. With step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll end up with an appetizing, fantastic little cake that will beautifully decorate your holiday table. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. You can prepare the sponge cake using your favorite recipe. Here is one option: beat egg whites with sugar into a fluffy foam, then add sifted flour. Gently mix and pour into a greased baking pan.
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Step 2
2. Bake the sponge cake at about 180 degrees until golden brown. Then let it cool slightly, transfer it to a wire rack and cool completely. Cut the cake in half with a sharp knife.
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Step 3
3. When the cake layers are ready, you can proceed further. Separate the yolks into a small container, add half of the sugar and starch dissolved in water (a little more than a tablespoon). Beat everything until smooth, then add milk. According to the "Bird's Milk" cake recipe made from sponge cake, you can use either vanilla extract or a pinch of vanilla sugar. Place the mixture over a water bath and cook until thickened.
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Step 4
4. Let the yolks cool slightly, then mix with softened butter and beat until fluffy.
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Step 5
5. Dissolve the gelatin in water, let it sit for 15–20 minutes. To fully dissolve it, you can warm it slightly, but do not bring it to a boil! Then strain through a fine sieve.
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Step 6
6. Beat the reserved egg whites with the remaining sugar into a thick, fluffy foam.
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Step 7
7. Now it's time to pour the gelatin into the egg whites, then add the yolks with butter—and gently mix. The custard cream for homemade "Bird's Milk" with biscuit dough is ready.
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Step 8
8. It's time to assemble the cake. Place one cake layer and spread half of the cream over it. Top with the second cake layer, then spread cream over the top and sides. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4-5 hours.
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Step 9
9. The final step is the glaze. Melt chocolate and butter over a water bath. Pour the prepared glaze over the cake and place it back in the refrigerator. This is a simple way to make Bird's Milk cake using sponge cake. Before serving, you can decorate it with berries or mint leaves.
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Step 10
10. Very tender, sweet, and incredibly delicious. You definitely should try it!