Strawberry Forest Cake
10 servings
180 minutes
The 'Strawberry Forest' cake is an exquisite dessert of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of almond layers, the lightness of cream, and the freshness of strawberries. Its name refers to picturesque forests immersed in summer berries, creating an atmosphere of romance and enjoyment. This cake is perfect for both festive gatherings and cozy tea times. Crispy almond layers soaked in creamy vanilla and cognac notes combined with juicy strawberries create a harmonious balance of flavors. Dusting it with powdered sugar makes it look like a snow-covered forest where each strawberry slice resembles a ruby fruit on a white surface. This dessert delights not only with its taste but also with its visual aesthetics, making any event special.
1
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.
2
Melt the butter.
- Butter: 125 g
3
Grind the almonds into powder in a blender.
- Almond: 175 g
4
Add a pinch of salt and 110 grams of powdered sugar to the egg whites, whip into a strong foam, then add the ground almonds while continuing to whip on low speed.
- Egg white: 5 piece
- Sea salt: pinch
- Icing sugar: 375 g
- Almond: 175 g
5
Carefully pour in the melted butter. Add 115 grams of powdered sugar and flour, and gently mix everything.
- Butter: 125 g
- Icing sugar: 375 g
- Wheat flour: 70 g
6
Cut circles with a diameter of 28-30 cm from baking paper, grease them with butter, and place them on a baking sheet.
7
Spread the batter in a thin layer of 3-5 mm on the paper (the batter is liquid, so be careful)
8
Bake the layers in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove the layers from the paper immediately after they are ready.
9
Let's move on to the cream. Whip the cream with 150 grams of powdered sugar, add vanilla and cognac. Mix.
- Cream 30% fat: 1 l
- Icing sugar: 375 g
- Vanillin: pinch
- Cognac (brandy): 150 g
10
Cut the strawberry lengthwise into 4 pieces.
- Strawberry: 1.5 kg
11
Spread a layer of whipped cream on each cake layer, then a layer of strawberries.
- Cream 30% fat: 1 l
- Strawberry: 1.5 kg
12
Decorate the last layer of whipped cream with strawberry slices and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Cream 30% fat: 1 l
- Strawberry: 1.5 kg
- Icing sugar: 375 g
