Cake

Description

The recipe won't take much time. Before serving, place meringue on top and, if desired, decorate with grated chocolate or toppings. Sprinkle nuts around the sides, for example. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a deep bowl, beat 6 eggs and 4 egg yolks (set the egg whites aside in a separate container for now). Add a cup of sugar and start beating.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Once the mixture has increased in volume by at least three times, begin gradually adding the sifted flour. For flavor, you can add a pinch of vanilla.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Carefully pour the prepared batter into a heatproof baking dish lined with parchment paper and place in a preheated oven. Bake for about half an hour until done.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Let the finished sponge cake cool slightly in the pan, then leave it on a wire rack for about 5-6 hours.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Combine a cup of sugar with the cooled egg whites and beat into a stiff foam.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a pastry bag (or improvised tools such as a plastic bag with one corner cut off, as in the recipe for the "Air Castle" cake), pipe the meringue onto the sheet. Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes at medium temperature.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Then reduce the temperature to the minimum and bake for about 2 hours.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Carefully cut the sponge cake into two layers. Optionally, you can soak them with sweet syrup or alcohol, for example.

9. 9

   Step 9

   The cream in this recipe is simple—whipped butter with condensed milk.

10. 10

    Step 10

    To assemble the cake, place a cake layer (previously soaked) on a plate, spread cream over it in an even layer, then add crushed nuts and chopped prunes.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Select the most beautiful meringues and set them aside for decoration. Place the rest on the cake layer, breaking them if necessary. Add a little more cream on top.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Cover with the second cake layer and generously spread cream on the top and sides.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Now the "Air Castle" cake should be left to stand for some time at home to allow it to soak.