Cake
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. Preparing "Ciambotta" cake at home is quite simple, yet its appearance and taste can impress even the most sophisticated gourmets. Its original shape and wonderful flavor combination make this cake a perfect centerpiece for any festive table. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for making "Zuccotto" cake starts with the dough. First, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Mix egg yolks with sugar and lemon zest, then beat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Step 2
2. Gradually add the sifted flour to the yolks with sugar, stirring carefully.
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Step 3
3. Gradually add the egg whites, incorporating them into the batter while keeping the mixture light and airy.
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Step 4
4. Transfer the dough to a baking pan and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Let the finished sponge cake cool completely on a wire rack.
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Step 6
6. Now it is necessary to carefully cut off the bottom — approximately 1/4 of the biscuit.
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Step 7
7. Cut the remaining biscuit into small slices.
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Step 8
8. Line a deep bowl with foil. Place the sponge cake slices inside. If desired, the cake layers can be soaked with rum or sugar syrup.
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Step 9
9. The classic "Zucotto" cake recipe calls for an incredibly delicious cream. To prepare it, melt chocolate with coffee over a water bath (you can optionally add a little rum or liqueur). Separately, whip 250 milliliters of cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Combine with the cooled chocolate and gently mix.
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Step 10
10. Separately whip 100 milliliters of cream and mix with the candied fruits and nuts.
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Step 11
11. Place chocolate cream on the biscuit slices.
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Step 12
12. Top with whipped cream mixed with nuts and candied fruits. If desired, you can add a few more layers, alternating chocolate cream with buttercream.
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Step 13
13. Place the cake layer trimmed from the bottom of the sponge cake on top. Trim to the desired diameter if necessary. Refrigerate the cake for 10-12 hours.
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Step 14
14. Carefully remove the foil. Whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form and spread it over the cake. Decorate the top with cocoa powder, finely ground nuts, or grated chocolate.