Cake
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. When serving a bright and fragrant cake at the table, don't forget the hot drinks: coffee, tea, cappuccino, etc. The dessert can also be served with milk, kefir, etc. — to your taste. The main thing is to let it soak and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Leave the butter or high‑quality margarine at room temperature in advance so that it becomes soft. Then place it in the bowl of a mixer or food processor, and add the granulated sugar and salt.
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Step 3
Beat the butter with the sugar for about 3‑4 minutes, then add one chicken egg to the bowl and beat again for 2‑3 minutes so that the egg incorporates into the mixture. And so on, add one egg at a time and beat the mixture.
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Step 4
Blanch the lemon with boiling water, grate its zest, add it to the container, and stir.
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Step 5
Add the leavening agent and premium wheat flour. Adding the leavening agent is essential, otherwise the buttery dough will not rise!
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Step 6
Gently fold in the flour at the lowest speed.
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Step 7
Line the pan with parchment paper and grease it with vegetable or butter, then pour the batter into the pan. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and place the pan in the oven for 40–50 minutes until done.
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Step 8
After baking, remove the pan and let the cake cool in it, then remove the cake itself and cut it in half.
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Step 9
Clean and rinse the strawberries. Spread the center of the cake with whipped cream and arrange strawberry slices. Cover the cake and spread with whipped cream, garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint. Let the cake soak for about 30 minutes and serve it.