Summer Dream Cake

Summer Dream Cake: a refreshing and decadent delight

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: 10

Enjoy a refreshing and elegant dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the freshness of berries. This summer dream cake recipe is perfect for warm days, bringing a touch of indulgence to every slice. Follow the detailed steps below to achieve a flawless result.

Ingredients

*For the base:*
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 50 g milk chocolate
- 100 g butter (at room temperature)
- 5 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 100 g walnut (toasted and ground)
- 100 g brown sugar
- 100 g flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coffee powder
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 1 packet Jacobs Ice Coffee with mint
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon orange zest

*For the cream:*
- 400 g cottage cheese
- 400 g mascarpone cheese
- Juice of one sweet-sour orange
- Zest of one orange
- Zest of one lemon
- 100 g granulated sugar
- Vanilla essence
- 1 packet gelatin granules

*For decoration and assembly:*
- Berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- Mint leaves
- A few tablespoons of raspberry jam
- Sour cherries or strawberries
- 300 ml whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet whipped cream stabilizer

Preparation Instructions

1. Preparing the base
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Toast the walnuts in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool, then finely grind. In a large bowl, mix the soft butter until creamy. Add the egg yolks and brown sugar, continuing to mix until the mixture is fluffy.

2. Adding dry ingredients
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, coffee powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, gently mixing with a spatula. Incorporate the ground walnuts, melted chocolate (mixed from both types), and the flavors of rum and cognac.

3. Beating the egg whites
In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until frothy. Once the foam becomes firm, gently fold the egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula to maintain the airiness. Pour the batter into the cake pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. Let cool.

4. Preparing the cream
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mascarpone cheese, orange juice and zest, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and vanilla essence. Soak the gelatin in cold water according to the instructions on the packet, then dissolve it in a bain-marie. Add the dissolved gelatin to the cheese cream and mix well.

5. Assembling the cake
Cut the base into two or three layers, depending on your preference. Start with the first layer, spread some cream, add raspberry jam and berries, then repeat the process with the other layers. The last layer of the cake will be covered with a generous layer of cream and decorated with fresh fruits, mint leaves, and whipped cream.

6. Decorating and serving
Whip the cream with sugar and whipped cream stabilizer and use it to decorate the cake. Add berries on top for a vibrant and appetizing look. Serve chilled, enjoying each delicious slice.

Suggestions and variations
For an even more intense flavor, try adding a few drops of orange essence to the cheese cream. You can also experiment with various types of fruits or jams to customize the cake to your liking. This summer dream cake recipe is not just a quick dessert, but also a true feast for the senses!

 Ingredients: Base: 100 g dark chocolate, 50 g milk chocolate, 100 g butter, 5 eggs, a pinch of salt, 100 g walnut kernels, 100 g brown sugar, 100 g flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon coffee powder, 1 tablespoon rum, 2 tablespoons cognac, 1 packet Jacobs ice coffee mint, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon orange zest. Cream: 400 g cottage cheese, 400 g mascarpone cheese, juice of one sweet-sour orange, zest of one orange, zest of one lemon, 100 g granulated sugar, vanilla essence, 1 packet gelatin granules. Decoration and assembly: Berries, mint leaves, a few tablespoons of raspberry jam, cherries or strawberries, 300 ml whipped cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 packet whipped cream stabilizer.