Autumn fruit basket cake

Autumn Cake with Poached Fruits and Chocolate Cream: A Delicacy You Won't Forget

If you're looking for a truly impressive dessert that brings a touch of magic to your table, you've come to the right place! This fluffy cake, filled with delicious chocolate and hazelnut creams, decorated with poached fruits, is perfect for any special occasion or simply to indulge your family. Plus, thanks to the Dr. Oetker mix, preparation becomes a pleasure. Let's start the culinary adventure!

Preparation time: 3 hours
Baking time: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 15

Ingredients

For the base:
- 5 eggs
- 30 ml cold water
- 1 packet of Dr. Oetker cake mix

For the syrup:
- 500 ml water
- 3 tablespoons fig wine (or semi-sweet white wine)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 10 g Bourbon vanilla sugar Dr. Oetker
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
- 1 peach
- 1 plum
- A few grapes

For the chocolate coffee cream:
- 250 g mascarpone cheese
- 250 ml liquid cream
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 8 g instant coffee

For the hazelnut cream:
- 100 g mascarpone cheese
- 100 ml liquid cream
- 2 tablespoons roasted and ground hazelnuts

For decoration:
- 1 small bunch of white grapes
- 1 small bunch of black grapes
- Poached fruits
- For the wish biscuit:
- 20 g white chocolate
- 20 g dark chocolate

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Preparing the Base

1. In a tall bowl, mix the eggs with 30 ml of cold water using a mixer. Make sure to mix well until frothy.
2. Add the Dr. Oetker cake mix and continue mixing until homogeneous.
3. Prepare a round baking pan lined with parchment paper and pour in the obtained mixture.
4. Bake at low heat for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Once the base is ready, let it cool.

Useful tips: Check if the base is fully baked by inserting a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the base is ready.

Step 2: Preparing the Syrup

1. In a saucepan, add 500 ml of water, fig wine, sugar, and Bourbon vanilla sugar. Turn on the heat to low and stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Once the liquid starts to boil, add the washed and sliced fruits. Let them soften slightly, then place them on plates lined with napkins.
3. Continue boiling the syrup for about 10 minutes until it reduces slightly.

Variations: You can experiment with different types of fruits depending on the season.

Step 3: Preparing the Chocolate and Coffee Cream

1. In a bain-marie, melt the dark chocolate and let it cool.
2. In a deep bowl, pour the melted chocolate and gradually incorporate the mascarpone cheese. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, whip the liquid cream until fluffy and fold it into the chocolate mixture. Ensure the mixture remains silky, not stiff.

Step 4: Preparing the Hazelnut Cream

1. In a mixer, beat the mascarpone cheese together with the liquid cream.
2. Add the roasted and ground hazelnuts, blending the mixture well.

Step 5: Assembling the Cake

1. Cut the cooled base into three equal layers. Soak each layer with the prepared syrup.
2. Assemble the cake as follows: one layer, followed by one-third of the chocolate coffee cream, then another layer, the hazelnut cream, and finally the last layer.
3. Cover the cake with the remaining chocolate and coffee cream, using a piping bag with a special nozzle to create a fruit basket decoration.

Step 6: Decorating

1. Add the poached fruits on the cake, arranging them nicely to create an attractive appearance.
2. Prepare the wish biscuit by melting the white chocolate and pouring it onto a piece of parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes to harden, then melt the dark chocolate and write the desired message.
3. Place the biscuit on the cake for a personalized detail.

Step 7: Serving

1. Let the cake sit in the fridge until serving, to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Serve it with a glass of sweet wine or a cup of coffee to enhance the rich flavors.

Nutritional Benefits

This cake is rich in nutrients due to its natural ingredients. Mascarpone cream provides calories but also a good source of calcium, while the fruits offer an important supply of vitamins. Hazelnuts are excellent for heart health due to their healthy fatty acids.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use other types of chocolate?
Absolutely! You can experiment with white chocolate or milk chocolate, depending on your preferences.

2. How can I store the cake?
It is recommended to keep the cake in the refrigerator, covered, to maintain its freshness.

3. What other fruits can I use?
You can use any seasonal fruits you have on hand, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

Final Notes

Each bite of this autumn cake with poached fruits and delicious creams will bring a smile to your face and your loved ones. It's a dessert that not only looks spectacular but also offers an explosion of flavors. Try it and let yourself be carried away by its taste! Enjoy!

 Ingredients: for the base: 5 eggs, 30 ml cold water, Dr. Oetker sweet cake/pandispan mix, for the syrup we need: 500 ml water, 3 tablespoons fig wine, 2 tablespoons sugar, 10 g Bourbon vanilla sugar Dr. Oetker, 1 apple, 1 pear, 1 peach, 1 plum, a few grapes, for the chocolate coffee cream: 250 g mascarpone cream, 250 ml liquid cream, 50 g dark chocolate, 8 g instant coffee, for the hazelnut cream: 100 g mascarpone cream, 100 ml liquid cream, 2 tablespoons roasted and ground hazelnuts, for decoration we need: 1 small bunch of white grapes, 1 small bunch of black grapes, poached fruits, for the biscuit with greeting: 20 g white chocolate and 20 g dark chocolate

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