Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. The "Venice" cake can be prepared at home not only with tangerines but also with other citrus fruits. Instead of a cream stabilizer, gelatin can be used if desired. Cream cheese, if not available, can be replaced with cottage cheese. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for the "Venice" cake is quite simple. First, separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the whites with a pinch of salt, then gradually add some sugar and continue beating until the mixture becomes thick and increases in volume.
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Step 2
2. Beat the yolks with the remaining sugar until well blended. Gradually add the starch and egg whites. When the batter becomes smooth, gradually incorporate the flour.
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Step 3
3. Pour the batter into a heatproof mold and place in a preheated oven for about 35 minutes. Then remove the cake and let it cool for at least 2 hours.
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Step 4
4. While the cake layer is baking, you can prepare the cream. Whip the cream with a stabilizer until stiff peaks form.
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Step 5
5. Beat sour cream with sugar until dissolved (you can use powdered sugar). Add cream cheese (in this version, Philadelphia) and mix thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. When the cake layer has cooled, carefully cut it into 3 parts.
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Step 7
7. If desired, the bottom crust can be soaked with syrup. Place tangerines on top and spread cream over them.
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Step 8
8. That's the entire recipe for the "Venice" cake with photos. Spread the remaining layers with cream and add a layer of mandarins. Decorate the top with cream, cocoa, or berries. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.