Television cake
The TV cake is a classic Romanian dessert, perfect for any celebration or festive occasion. This two-layer cake, flavored and with a delicious cream, proves to be an excellent choice to impress guests. Below, I will present a detailed step-by-step recipe to achieve a perfect result, along with useful tips and interesting variations.
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Ingredients for the layers:
- 6 eggs
- 300 g sugar
- 200 g flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 150 ml oil
- 100 ml hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Ingredients for the cream:
- 500 ml whipping cream
- 300 g mascarpone
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 200 g berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
Ingredients for decoration:
- Fresh fruits (optional)
- Grated chocolate (optional)
Preparation:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare two baking trays (approximately 20x30 cm) lined with parchment paper. This step is essential to avoid sticking the layers.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes frothy and light yellow. This process will ensure a fluffy cake.
3. Gradually add the oil and hot water, mixing constantly. These ingredients bring moisture and contribute to the texture of the layers.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder and salt. Sift the flour mixture into the egg mixture, gently folding with a spatula to avoid lumps. Here you can also add the vanilla essence for extra flavor.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared trays and level the surface with a spatula. Bake the layers in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the cream. In a bowl, whip the whipping cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until you achieve a firm consistency. Add the mascarpone and gently mix using a spatula, being careful not to lose air from the cream.
7. Once the layers have completely cooled, remove them from the trays. Place one layer on a platter and spread an even layer of cream on top, followed by a layer of berries. Place the second layer on top and repeat the process with the remaining cream and fruits.
8. The decoration of the cake can be done with fresh fruits and grated chocolate for an elegant look. Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving, so the flavors blend perfectly.
Serving suggestion: Cut the cake into squares and serve it alongside a cup of coffee or tea. This combination will highlight the delicate flavors of the cream and fruits.
Possible variations: You can experiment with different types of fruits, such as peaches or plums, depending on your seasonal preferences. Also, for a more decadent version, you can add a layer of melted chocolate between the two layers.
Surely, the TV cake will quickly become a family favorite due to its delicious combination of flavors and textures. Don't forget to enjoy every step of making this cake!
Preparation method for white sponge: Separate the eggs, beat the egg whites with sugar and water until frothy, then gradually add the egg yolks and flour mixed with baking powder. Pour everything into a previously lined baking tray (25/35 cm) with baking paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes. Remove and let cool. Preparation method for cocoa sponge (2 pieces): Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites with sugar until frothy. Mix the egg yolks with butter, cocoa, and alternately with flour and milk. Finally, add the beaten egg whites and divide the mixture into two parts to bake two sponges in a tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes. Preparation method for the cream: Mix the milk with flour and bring to a boil until it thickens like pudding, then let it cool. Separately, mix the butter with sugar and your preferred flavoring. Once the flour-milk mixture has cooled, mix it with the butter-sugar mixture and refrigerate until the cake layers are ready. Assembling the television cake: 1. Brown sponge soaked with fruit juice, milk, or liqueur, 2. Half of the cooled cream is spread evenly. 3. White sponge soaked with fruit juice, etc. 4. Marmalade to taste, 5. The second half of the cream spread evenly, 6. Brown sponge soaked with fruit juice, etc. The recipe for the television cake was suggested by Afrodite. Discuss more about this recipe on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: Ingredients for white cake: 4 eggs, 4 tbsp water, 8 tbsp sugar, 8 tbsp flour, 1 packet baking powder. Ingredients for cocoa layers (2 pieces): 250g flour, 5 eggs, 120g butter, 120g sugar, 150ml milk, 3 tbsp cocoa, 1 packet baking soda (14g). Ingredients for cream: 200ml milk, 4 tbsp flour, 250g butter, 250g sugar, rum, vanilla, lemon, to taste. Supplement: 100g jam of your choice, 100ml fruit juice, milk, flavored milk, liqueur (for soaking the layers).
