Coffee cake with cranberries

6 servings

60 minutes

Coffee cake with cranberry is an exquisite blend of deep coffee flavor and the bright tartness of forest berries. This dessert embodies the harmony of the refined aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the delicate texture of airy cream. The recipe's origins trace back to European pastry traditions, where the balance of sweetness and richness is valued. Cranberries not only add freshness but also enrich the dessert with beneficial vitamins, making it not just a treat but a true culinary masterpiece. Each layer of the cake is a play of contrasts: crispy chocolate sponge, delicate coffee cream, and refreshing berry accents. It can be served as an elegant finish to a festive dinner or simply enjoyed with a cup of hot espresso.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 232.7
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 12.2g
• Carbohydrates: 17.6g

Ingredients

• Milk: 500 ml
• Cocoa: 125 g
• Egg yolk: 3 pc
• Instant coffee: 2 tbsp
• Gelatin: 4 tsp
• Water: 3 tbsp
• Corn flour: 1 tbsp
• Dark chocolate: 50 g
• Cranberry: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix butter with flour and 25 grams of sugar. Add cocoa and knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cocoa: 125 g

2. Place the dough in a baking pan and put it in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool the cake.

3. Dissolve the gelatin.

4. Beat the yolks with sugar, add corn flour and 2 tablespoons of milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 3 pieces
   • Corn flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Milk: 500 ml

5. Boil the milk, dissolve the coffee in it, and combine with the egg mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 500 ml
   • Instant coffee: 2 tablespoons

6. Heat the egg-coffee mixture, stirring constantly. Add gelatin, cranberry, and melted chocolate. Cool the mixture and pour it over the cake base.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gelatin: 4 teaspoons
   • Cranberry: 150 g
   • Dark chocolate: 50 g

7. Decorate the cake with cranberries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cranberry: 150 g