Television Cake

Television Cake - A Quick and Refreshing Dessert for Special Moments

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 60 minutes
Total time: 90 minutes
Number of servings: 12

The Television Cake is a delicious dessert that combines cocoa layers with a fine and flavorful cream, ideal for any occasion. With a soft texture and a refined taste, this recipe is perfect for cooking enthusiasts who want to impress. Let’s see how to prepare it step by step!

Ingredients:

*For the cocoa layers:*
- 250 g flour
- 5 eggs
- 120 g butter
- 150 g sugar
- 150 ml milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 10 g baking powder

*For the white layer:*
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons water
- 8 tablespoons sugar
- 8 tablespoons flour
- 10 g baking powder

*For the cream:*
- 350 ml milk
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons starch
- 250 g margarine (Rama Maestro is an excellent choice)
- 250 g sugar
- vanilla
- grated lemon peel
- lemon juice
- 100 ml syrup (can be vanilla or fruit, according to preference)

Preparation:

*Step 1: Preparing the cocoa layers*
1. Start by separating the eggs. Beat the egg whites from 5 eggs until stiff peaks form, being careful not to leave any lumps.
2. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and partially melted butter until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the milk and mix well.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, and baking powder, then gradually incorporate them into the yolk mixture.
5. Finally, add the beaten egg whites and gently fold them in from the bottom up to keep the airiness.
6. Divide the mixture in half and pour it into a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake the layers at 180°C for about 30 minutes. Once baked, let them cool.

*Step 2: Preparing the white layer*
1. Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until dissolved, then add the water and mix well.
3. Sift the flour along with the baking powder and incorporate them into the yolk mixture.
4. Finally, add the beaten egg whites and mix gently.
5. Pour the mixture into a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes. Let it cool.

*Step 3: Preparing the cream*
1. In a pot, heat the milk and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the starch. Add a ladle of warm milk and whisk well to avoid lumps.
3. Gradually pour the flour mixture into the pot with warm milk, stirring continuously until it thickens. Let it cool.
4. Beat the margarine at room temperature with a tablespoon of powdered sugar, then incorporate the cooled milk cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

*Step 4: Assembling the cake*
1. On a platter, place the first cocoa layer and drizzle it with a little syrup to moisten it.
2. Spread 1/2 of the cream over the first layer.
3. Place the white layer, drizzle it with syrup as well, then pour the remaining cream on top.
4. Cover with the last cocoa layer. Let the cake chill in the refrigerator overnight for the ingredients to meld well.

Serving:
When serving, you can dust the cake with sugar and decorate it with lemon slices or fresh fruit for a truly appealing look. This cake recipe is a simple yet very tasty dessert, perfect for enjoying with loved ones.

Enjoy each slice of this Television Cake and feel free to experiment with different syrups or flavors to give it a personalized touch!