Gluten-free bird cherry cake
8 servings
300 minutes
Gluten-free cherry cake is an exquisite dessert of Russian cuisine that embodies rich traditions and a unique flavor. The main ingredient is cherry flour, giving the sponge a subtle nutty-vanilla aroma. Delicate layers soaked in aromatic syrup with Amaretto liqueur pair beautifully with airy cream cheese frosting. The composition is completed with chocolate flakes and fresh blueberries, adding a touch of elegance. This cake not only delights the palate but also serves as a wonderful alternative to classic gluten-free baking. An ideal choice for celebrations, it captivates with its rich bouquet and tender texture.
1
To prepare the layers, beat the egg with sugar. Then add sour cream and flour with starch. Place in a metal ring with a diameter of 20 cm, lining the bottom with parchment. Bake at 175 degrees for 20 minutes. Check readiness with a skewer. Let the biscuit cool well, then cut into three parts.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sour cream 20% fat: 400 g
- Bird cherry flour: 200 g
- Cornstarch: 50 g
- Buckwheat flour: 200 g
2
To prepare the cream, mix sour cream with sugar and vanilla sugar. Let it sit until the sugar dissolves. Whip the cream separately and combine it with the sour cream mixture.
- Sour cream 20% fat: 400 g
- Sugar: 50 g
- Vanilla sugar: 5 g
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 100 ml
3
To make the syrup, bring sugar and water to a boil, remove from heat, and add Amaretto.
- Sugar: 50 g
- Water: 100 ml
- Amaretto liqueur: 20 ml
4
Melt the chocolate to a temperature of 50-55 degrees, pour 2/3 onto a marble surface, cool to 29-30 degrees while carefully spreading it over the entire surface. Use a spatula to gather and add to the remaining chocolate. Spread the finished chocolate on a cooled baking sheet and collect flakes with sharp movements using a scraper.
- Dark chocolate 55%: 300 g
5
Soak the prepared layers with syrup and layer with cream. Assemble the cake and let it rest. Sprinkle the top and sides with chocolate flakes and decorate with fresh blueberries.
- Chocolate shavings (curls): 1 g
