Selyeznev's Cake

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The "Pavlova" cake is very easy to make, and turns out delicious and beautiful. This dessert can be prepared by a man as a surprise for his beloved (for example, for March 8th). Follow this recipe, and the surprise will be a great success. The ready dessert can be served at the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Chill the egg whites and beat them with a pinch of salt. Gradually add powdered sugar and (optional) a little lemon juice, beating the whites until stiff peaks form.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the beaten egg whites into a piping bag and pipe them in a spiral to form 2 identical circles.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Bake the meringue layers for about 1 hour at 100 degrees.

4. 4

   Step 4

   From the last 5 ingredients, prepare a custard cream: in a bowl, mix eggs, sugar, 1 tbsp flour, and 1 tbsp starch. While stirring, add boiling milk and cook the cream over low heat for 2–3 minutes until thickened, then let it cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cool the ready meringue layers on a rack on the table.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of raspberry jam over it.

7. 7

   Step 7

   On top of the jam, spread the cooled pastry cream, then arrange sliced fruits and fresh berries on the cream.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Cover the fruits and berries with the second meringue layer, spread with custard cream, and decorate the top with fresh berries.