Deny Cake

The batter: Start by carefully separating the egg whites from the yolks, making sure that no water or fat gets into each bowl, as this could affect the mousse. In a deep bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla essence, using an electric mixer to make a smooth, creamy, deep yellow mixture. Next, beat in the egg whites until stiff and glossy, forming peaks when you lift the mixer. Now, with a spatula, carefully begin to incorporate the egg white foam into the yolk cream, taking care not to lose any air in the mixture. Gradually add the sifted flour with the baking powder, mixing gently with up and down movements. Once the mixture is smooth, pour the mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, smoothing the surface. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 25 minutes. When the time is up, we do the toothpick test - if the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready. Remove the shortbread from the oven and leave to cool completely on a wire rack, then cut it with a sharp knife into two equal parts.

Cream: Making the custard is simple and quick. We follow the instructions on the packet, mixing the custard powder with the cold milk, beating vigorously with a whisk or mixer until smooth and creamy. Make sure no lumps remain. In parallel, prepare the whipping cream, beating the whipping cream until it stiffens and forms firm peaks. Once the cream is ready, combine it with the whipping cream, stirring carefully to keep the air in the mixture.

Glaze: For the glaze, take the strawberry jam and pour it into a saucepan, adding it over low heat. Stir constantly and, if necessary, you can use a hand blender to get a smooth, homogeneous texture. Once the jam has warmed and become more fluid, set aside to cool slightly.

Assemble: Start by drizzling syrup or fruit juice over the bottom of the jam to make it moist and flavorful. Then spread a generous layer of vanilla cream, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Carefully place the top of the top of the top of the cake, which is again floured, then pour the warm strawberry jam glaze on top. Finish by putting the cake in the fridge for a couple of hours so that the flavors meld perfectly and the cream sets. Enjoy this treat on a special occasion or simply to treat yourself.

 Ingredients: Ingredients for the base: 6 eggs, 12 tablespoons of sugar, 12 tablespoons of flour, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Ingredients for the cream: 1 packet of vanilla cream, 300 grams of whipped cream, strawberry syrup (for soaking). Glaze: 1 jar of strawberry jam.

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