Cake - Turkish Head

Turkish Head Cake: a quick and delicious dessert, perfect for any occasion

If you're looking for a simple and tasty recipe that will impress everyone, then Turkish Head Cake is the ideal choice. This easy-to-make cake combines the fluffy texture of the layers with a delicious cream and a chocolate glaze, offering an unforgettable taste experience. Here’s how you can prepare it step by step!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 1.5 cups of sugar
- 8 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 3 tablespoons of oil
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 packet of pudding (or any other preferred cream)
- 500 ml milk (for cream)
- 150 g coconut
- A little chocolate (for glaze)

Preparing the cake:
1. Separating the eggs: Start by separating the egg whites from the yolks. It is important that the bowl in which you will beat the egg whites is completely clean and dry to achieve a fluffy foam.

2. Preparing the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, add the sugar and water. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This syrup will provide moisture to the cake.

3. Beating the egg whites: While the sugar melts, beat the egg whites with a mixer until they form stiff peaks. This step is essential for achieving a fluffy texture in the cake.

4. Adding the sugar: Once the sugar has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually pour the syrup over the egg whites, continuing to beat on low speed to incorporate air.

5. Incorporating the yolks: Add the yolks, oil, baking powder, and flour. Gently mix with a spatula until the ingredients are combined. Avoid overmixing as you want to keep the air in the egg whites.

6. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pour the mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting.

Preparing the cream and assembling:
1. The cream: Prepare the cream according to the instructions on the pudding package, using the 500 ml of milk. You can use vanilla or chocolate pudding, depending on your preference.

2. Assembling the cake: Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half to create two layers. Fill each layer with the prepared cream. Then, bring the two halves together.

3. The glaze: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate over the cake, then roll it in coconut for an attractive appearance.

4. Cooling: Leave the cake in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the glaze to set and the flavors to meld.

Serving suggestions and variations:
- You can decorate the cake with fresh whipped cream for a more elegant look.
- Instead of coconut, you can use ground almonds or hazelnuts to vary the textures.
- If you want a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg white mixture.

This Turkish Head Cake is not only easy to make, but it also offers an impressive appearance, perfect for serving at festive meals or simply to treat your family. Enjoy!