Cake "New Year's Tale"
4 servings
120 minutes
The 'New Year's Fairy Tale' cake is an embodiment of winter magic in a dessert. Its tender, airy sponge soaked in fresh orange juice brings a bright citrus flavor complemented by light almond notes. The sugar glaze with lemon juice adds a subtle tartness and makes it especially festive. Decorated with orange slices, it looks celebratory and attractive—like snow sparkling in the sunlight. This cake is perfect for cozy winter evenings with family or as an exquisite finish to a New Year's feast. Its delicate texture and rich flavor make it a true decoration of the Russian festive table, filling the home with warmth and aromas of winter celebrations.
1
Mix the juice of 2 oranges with sugar, ground almonds, grated zest, and ground breadcrumbs.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 150 g
- Almond: 140 g
- Crushed breadcrumbs: 50 g
2
Add baking powder, egg yolks, whipped egg whites, salt and mix.
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Salt: pinch
3
Place the obtained mass in a mold and put it in an oven preheated to 225 degrees.
4
Bake for 55 minutes.
5
Cool the finished sponge cake and cover it with a mixture of powdered sugar, lemon juice, and boiled water.
- Icing sugar: 200 g
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Boiling water: 2 tablespoons
6
Decorate the cake with orange slices and serve.
- Oranges: 2 pieces