Cake with whipped cream frosting
Description
What flavor combination for a dessert is considered simple, familiar, and luxurious all at once? Right—strawberries with cream. And here I've used it to the fullest. Be sure to read about it too. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Start preparation with the sponge cake batter. Separate the yolks from the egg whites.
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Step 2
Then beat the yolks with half of the regular sugar and all of the vanilla sugar for the dough.
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Step 3
And beat the separated egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Step 4
Add 1/3 of the egg whites to the yolks. Gently mix the mixture with a spatula.
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Step 5
Then add the sifted flour. Mix. Add the remaining egg whites. Knead the dough with a spatula from top to bottom.
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Step 6
Line a removable round baking pan with parchment paper.
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Step 7
Next, pour in the batter and smooth it out. Bake the sponge cake at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
Leave the finished sponge cake under a towel at room temperature for 8–12 hours so it doesn't get soggy during assembly. Its texture will be light and airy.
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Step 9
Now make the meringues. Beat the egg whites with regular and vanilla sugar.
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Step 10
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a circle on it the same diameter as the cake. Place the meringue mixture on it.
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Step 11
Bake the meringue in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
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Step 12
Trim the excess edges from the meringue. Leave it to cool.
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Step 13
Cut the sponge cake into 3 equal layers.
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Step 14
Make the soaking syrup. Slice the strawberries.
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Step 15
Transfer the berries to a saucepan. Add water and sugar to them.
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Step 16
Bring the strawberries to a boil. Skim off the foam. Simmer the syrup for another 5 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 17
Then mash the boiled berries into a puree.
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Step 18
Then strain the purée through a sieve. Leave only the syrup. Let it cool.
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Step 19
Slice the strawberries into wedges. Reserve a couple of berries for garnish.
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Step 20
Make the cream. Whip cold cream at low speed, gradually increasing the speed. When the speed reaches medium, add powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Increase the speed to maximum and whip until the cream reaches a stable consistency.
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Step 21
Assemble the cake. Brush the bottom biscuit with syrup.
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Step 22
Then add the cream and strawberries. Sprinkle everything with powdered sugar.
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Step 23
Next, spread the cream and place the meringue on top.
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Step 24
Then again cream and biscuit with syrup.
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Step 25
Then a layer of cream, strawberries, a little powdered sugar, and cream again.
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Step 26
Cover the cake with the third layer. Use the remaining cream to smooth the sides and top of the cake.
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Step 27
Decorate the cake as desired with strawberries and cream. Let the treat chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.