For my sister's birthday, I decided to prepare a delicious cake with nuts, vanilla, and whipped cream, dressed in roses and chocolate decorations, a true sweet gem that delights both the eye and the taste buds. This cake is perfect for celebrating beautiful moments with loved ones.
Preparation Method:
The Base: We start by separating the eggs, an essential step to achieve a fluffy base. We beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until a firm and glossy foam forms. Gradually, we add the sugar, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes very thick and peaks form. Next, we incorporate the egg yolks one by one, gently mixing so as not to deflate the foam. Now, we add the baking powder, flour, and ground nuts, mixing with a spatula with gentle movements to preserve the air in the mixture. We transfer the mixture to a round pan lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Once the base is baked, we let it cool completely on a rack.
The Syrup: In the meantime, we prepare the syrup. We put water, sugar, and candied orange peel in a small pot, then let it simmer on low heat until the sugar completely dissolves. When the syrup is ready, we let it cool.
Assembling the Cake: After the base has cooled, we carefully cut it into two equal parts. I soak each layer with the orange syrup to add moisture and flavor.
Vanilla Cream: In a bowl, we mix the vanilla cream powder with cold milk and sugar using a mixer. We mix until the mixture becomes creamy and airy. With part of this cream, we fill the cake, and we keep the rest for decoration.
The Decoration: We prepare the liquid whipped cream, which we mix until we achieve a firm but not overly stiff consistency. We cover the cake with an even layer of whipped cream on the sides, then use the reserved vanilla cream to form roses on top of the cake. We decorate with chocolate ornaments and sugar ladybugs, adding a splash of creativity according to preferences.
The total preparation time is about 2 and a half hours, but the reward is a spectacular cake that will bring smiles and joy. I hope you enjoy it! Bon appétit!
Preparation Method:
The Base: We start by separating the eggs, an essential step to achieve a fluffy base. We beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until a firm and glossy foam forms. Gradually, we add the sugar, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes very thick and peaks form. Next, we incorporate the egg yolks one by one, gently mixing so as not to deflate the foam. Now, we add the baking powder, flour, and ground nuts, mixing with a spatula with gentle movements to preserve the air in the mixture. We transfer the mixture to a round pan lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Once the base is baked, we let it cool completely on a rack.
The Syrup: In the meantime, we prepare the syrup. We put water, sugar, and candied orange peel in a small pot, then let it simmer on low heat until the sugar completely dissolves. When the syrup is ready, we let it cool.
Assembling the Cake: After the base has cooled, we carefully cut it into two equal parts. I soak each layer with the orange syrup to add moisture and flavor.
Vanilla Cream: In a bowl, we mix the vanilla cream powder with cold milk and sugar using a mixer. We mix until the mixture becomes creamy and airy. With part of this cream, we fill the cake, and we keep the rest for decoration.
The Decoration: We prepare the liquid whipped cream, which we mix until we achieve a firm but not overly stiff consistency. We cover the cake with an even layer of whipped cream on the sides, then use the reserved vanilla cream to form roses on top of the cake. We decorate with chocolate ornaments and sugar ladybugs, adding a splash of creativity according to preferences.
The total preparation time is about 2 and a half hours, but the reward is a spectacular cake that will bring smiles and joy. I hope you enjoy it! Bon appétit!
Ingredients
for the base we need: 6 small eggs or 5 large; 5 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons (heaped) flour; 7 tablespoons walnuts; one and a half teaspoons baking powder; a pinch of salt; for the vanilla cream we need: 1 pack of Dr. Oetker vanilla cream 3 tablespoons (grated) sugar; 250 ml milk; for the syrup we need: 500 ml water; 6 tablespoons sugar; Orange peel in a jar; for decoration we need: 100 ml liquid cream; Chocolate and sugar decorations.