Cake
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. The "Lolita" cake can be made at home not only with cherries, but also with other berries or fruits. The key is to maintain the balance of sweet and sour flavors that makes this dessert special. The baked good is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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1. To prepare the "Lolita" cake, start with the cake base. For the sponge cake, beat the butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
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Step 2
2. Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks.
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Step 3
3. Add about 50 grams of sugar and whisk thoroughly.
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Step 4
4. Melt the chocolate over a water bath (or in a microwave oven). Gradually pour the whipped egg yolks into the mixture.
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Step 5
5. Add a little lemon juice to the cooled egg whites.
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Step 6
6. Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 7
7. Sift flour with baking powder and baking soda separately. Add the sifted cocoa.
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Step 8
8. Gradually combine all ingredients and gently mix (do not beat) to keep the mixture light and airy.
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Step 9
9. Grease the baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Place the dough in the pan and put it into the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Let the finished sponge cake cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then on a wire rack. It's best to leave it to cool overnight.
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Step 11
11. Meanwhile, you can start preparing the mousse. To make it, first beat the butter.
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12. Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly. Add the butter and mix until smooth.
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Step 13
13. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the yolks until pale.
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Step 14
14. Beat the egg whites with powdered sugar until stiff.
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Step 15
15. Combine everything and gently mix.
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16. Cut the cooled biscuit into 3 layers. Spread the bottom layer with mousse and cover with the second layer. Place berries on top and refrigerate for some time.
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17. Whip the cream until thickened. Dissolve the gelatin and add it to the cream. Spread the cream over the cake layer.
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18. The "Lolita" cake is almost assembled at home. All that's left is to cover everything with the final layer.
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19. Generously brush the top and sides with cream and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
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20. Cut the cooled cake in half and slightly offset the layers. Spread the sides with whipped cream to conceal the cut edges.
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21. Melt the chocolate over a water bath. Use it to decorate the cake.
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22. Close the sides with pieces of chocolate.
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23. Decorate the top of the cake as desired.