Valentine's Day Cake
Valentine's Day Cake - a Romantic Sweet
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: 8
On a special day like Valentine's Day, a delicious dessert can make all the difference. This cake with yogurt cream and fruits is not only a perfect choice to celebrate love, but also a simple and quick recipe that impresses with its taste and appearance.
Ingredients for the cake base:
- 200 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 100 g butter (melted)
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 pinch of salt
Ingredients for the yogurt cream:
- 500 g natural yogurt (preferably Greek for a creamier texture)
- 200 ml whipping cream
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 packet gelatin (10 g)
- 50 ml water
- Fresh fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) for decoration
Ingredients for syrup (optional):
- 100 ml water
- 50 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Preparation:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a round cake pan (about 22 cm) by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until they become fluffy. Add the melted butter and vanilla essence, mixing gently to combine the ingredients.
3. Sift the flour together with the baking powder and salt over the egg mixture. Fold in the flour with a spatula, being careful not to overmix, just until there are no traces of flour.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and level the surface. Bake the base for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely before removing it from the pan.
5. While the base cools, you can prepare the yogurt cream. In a small bowl, hydrate the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then gently heat it until it completely dissolves (without boiling).
6. In another bowl, whip the cream until it becomes firm. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the powdered sugar and dissolved gelatin. Gradually fold in the whipped cream, mixing carefully.
7. Once the base has cooled, cut it into two layers. If desired, you can make a quick syrup by boiling the water with sugar and vanilla essence. Soak each layer of the cake with the syrup to add extra moisture and flavor.
8. Place the first layer on a serving platter, spread half of the yogurt cream, then add the fresh fruits (e.g., sliced strawberries or raspberries). Add the second layer of cake, then cover everything with the remaining cream.
9. Decorate the cake with fresh fruits on top for a vibrant and attractive look.
10. Let the cake sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving so that the cream sets and the flavors meld.
Serving suggestion:
Serve the cake with a berry sauce or a drizzle of honey for added sweetness. This yogurt and fruit cake is not just a quick dessert, but also a healthy choice, with yogurt as the base.
Possible variations:
You can experiment with different types of fruits, such as peaches, mangoes, or even kiwis to add an exotic touch. Also, by replacing the yogurt with cottage cheese, you can achieve a thicker and slightly different cream, perfect for cheese lovers.
This Valentine's Day cake is more than just a simple dessert; it is a declaration of love, each slice being an explosion of flavors and colors. So, get ready to impress your loved one with this delicious recipe!
The cake: The egg yolks are mixed with sugar until frothy, flour is added, mixed with previously beaten egg whites, and baking powder is added. It is poured into a baking tray lined with parchment paper and baked for 40 minutes, depending on the oven. The cream: The yogurt is mixed with gelatin that has been kept in a water bath, then mixed with whipped cream and the pitted sour cherries are added. Assembly: The cake is cut into three layers, the syrup is boiled until the sugar has melted and then cooled. Once the layers are soaked, they are spread with yogurt cream, and I usually keep it until the next day in the baking pan wrapped in plastic wrap, waiting for the moment when no one is home to decorate it for the biggest surprise. The Valentine's Day cake is served in the evening after a romantic dinner :).
Ingredients: For the Base: 10 eggs, 10 tablespoons of flour, 10 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of cocoa, baking powder, raisins. For the cream: 300 g sour cherry yogurt, sour cherries from the liqueur, 200 g whipped cream, 5 g gelatin. For the syrup: 50 g liqueur, 50 g water, 3 tablespoons of sugar.
