Cake
Description
The recipe for the "Golden Fish" cake is more of a decorating guide, as the filling can be absolutely anything. You can bake any cake layers and soak them with your favorite syrup or cream. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, bake a sponge cake using your favorite recipe. Let it cool completely, then start cutting out the cake shape. It's best to draw the outline on paper and then cut the cake according to the template.
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Step 2
2. Spread the biscuit with cream on all sides and at the joints where the biscuit pieces meet. You can use any cream you like. This is a simple recipe for "Golden Fish" cake, so the cream is quite light — whipped cream with powdered sugar, mixed with cocoa and cherry (without pits).
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Step 3
3. Cover the base with a second biscuit cut using the same template. Use the cream to create protrusions that will form the outline of the fish's tail.
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Step 4
4. Carefully spread the cream over the cake, smoothing it so that no streaks are visible. Cut small lips shapes from pieces of sponge cake.
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Step 5
5. The main task is the top decoration. It's best to use a meringue-based cream with added gelatin, so it holds its shape well. Divide the cream into several portions and add different food colorings.
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Step 6
6. Use a pastry bag to decorate the "Golden Fish" cake at home. There are many possible decoration options—adding various colors, beads, etc. Don't forget the head, which should include a decorated eye and red lips.