Cake
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. Sponge cake is the best possible base for a cake. However, it's quite challenging to prepare. You need to strictly follow the recipe and maintain the correct proportions. Then everything will turn out perfectly. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the whites in a separate bowl until a very fluffy foam forms. Then add sugar and a pinch of vanilla. Continue beating. Then incorporate the yolks and beat everything together.
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Step 2
Sift the flour into the egg mixture. Mix the batter with a whisk using an up-and-down motion. Do this briefly to retain the air bubbles.
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Step 3
Place the dough into a round cake pan. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees. Preheat the oven in advance, and during baking, it's better not to open the oven door for the first half hour.
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Step 4
Then the sponge cake will rise successfully. Next, remove the baked cake from the mold. That's all the secrets to making a sponge cake!
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Step 5
Let's move on to the cream. Combine the starch with orange juice. Then add the zest. Place the mixture over low heat, stir continuously, and wait for it to thicken.
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Step 6
We strain the resulting mass.
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Step 7
Cut the butter into cubes and beat with a mixer. Add the condensed milk and continue beating.
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Step 8
Add the orange mixture to the butter mixture. Beat again. Refrigerate for half an hour.
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Step 9
We cut the sponge cake into 3 layers. Spread each layer with orange cream. Also generously coat the sides to keep the dessert moist. Decorate the cake with citrus zest, fruits, and berries!