Cake
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. You can prepare the "Adagio" cake at home not only with strawberries but also with other berries of your choice. This stunningly beautiful cake will be a perfect centerpiece for any festive table, and most importantly, both adults and children will enjoy it. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. The recipe for the "Adagio" cake is divided into 4 stages, but in fact, there's nothing complicated here. Start by preparing the bottom crust. To do this, crush the cookies into crumbs.
- 2
Step 2
2. Melt the butter and pour it over the crumbs. If desired, crush the cookies with a rolling pin, leaving fairly large pieces.
- 3
Step 3
3. Add about 75 grams of sugar, as well as flour sifted with baking powder. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking dish, forming high edges.
- 4
Step 4
4. Separately combine 200 grams of sifted flour and cocoa.
- 5
Step 5
5. Add baking powder, 100-125 grams of sugar, 4 eggs, vegetable oil, and about 100 grams of yogurt. Mix with a blender until smooth.
- 6
Step 6
6. Pour the resulting batter into the pan with the cookies. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Let the finished cake cool completely.
- 7
Step 7
7. The next step is to chop 100 grams of chocolate, optionally with a yogurt filling.
- 8
Step 8
8. Wash the strawberries, dry them, and cut into pieces of the same size. Sprinkle lightly with sugar or powdered sugar.
- 9
Step 9
9. Pour warm water over the gelatin and let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
- 10
Step 10
10. Meanwhile, whip the cream into a stiff foam.
- 11
Step 11
11. Heat the gelatin without bringing it to a boil. Add a couple of spoons of cream and gently mix. Then transfer it to the remaining cream.
- 12
Step 12
12. Add the strawberries and chocolate here as well. Mix everything carefully.
- 13
Step 13
13. Spread onto the cake layer and smooth the top. Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes to set.
- 14
Step 14
14. Soak the gelatin in warm water again to let it swell. Separately, combine the yogurt and sugar, and mix thoroughly.
- 15
Step 15
15. Melt the chocolate in a water bath.
- 16
Step 16
16. Heat the gelatin without allowing it to boil. Add the yogurt (first a few spoonfuls, then the rest) and mix thoroughly. Pour in the melted chocolate.
- 17
Step 17
17. Pour the cake, leveling the surface, and refrigerate for at least 2-2.5 hours.
- 18
Step 18
18. When the homemade "Adagio" cake is ready, carefully remove it from the pan. If desired, decorate the top with melted chocolate and fresh strawberries.