Cake
Description
Especially in summer, this "Berry Basket" cake is very popular. Its biscuit base is perfectly complemented by custard cream and berry jelly. It's best to let the cake set overnight in the refrigerator, so it can fully absorb the flavors and firm up. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, beat the egg whites into a thick foam. To do this, separate them from the yolks so that the whites are completely clean. Even the slightest trace of yolk will prevent the foam from rising.
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Step 2
2. Separately beat the yolks with sugar.
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Step 3
3. Carefully add the beaten egg yolks to the egg whites. Mix everything gently with a spatula.
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Step 4
4. Gradually add the baking powder and flour.
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Step 5
5. Add the powdered sugar at the very end and knead the dough.
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Step 6
6. Pour into a baking dish and place in the preheated oven to bake.
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Step 7
7. Let the finished sponge cake cool slightly.
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Step 8
8. Carefully cut out the center and prepare the cream.
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Step 9
9. Prepare the custard cream in the classic way: beat the yolks with sugar and place over heat. Cook, stirring constantly.
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Step 10
10. Pour in the milk and cook for another 15 minutes.
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Step 11
11. At the very end of cooking, I usually add a little starch (a couple of pinches). Let the cream cool slightly.
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Step 12
12. Separately beat the softened butter and mix it with the cream. The mixture should become quite fluffy.
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Step 13
13. Pour the cream into our mold (the center where we removed the crumb). Refrigerate for one hour.
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Step 14
14. Since it wasn't berry season yet, and I was making the cake in spring, I used frozen berries.
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Step 15
15. Evenly distribute the berries over the entire surface of the biscuit, and separately pour the gelatin with hot water. Wait for it to swell, then pour the entire surface of the pie.
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Step 16
16. Return to the refrigerator and chill until completely set. I usually do this overnight.
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Step 17
17. Here's the beauty we've got! Cut the cake into portions and serve it at the table.