Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Ali Baba Cake Recipe with Fruits and Cream
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: 8
Discover the magic of the Ali Baba cake, a delicacy that combines creamy flavor with the sweetness of fresh fruits, perfect for delighting both children and adults. This simple cake recipe is ideal for a family gathering or a get-together with friends. Follow the steps below to create a quick, attractive, and delicious dessert.
Ingredients:
For the cake base:
- 4 eggs
- 200 g sugar
- 180 g flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 50 ml milk
- 50 ml oil
For the vanilla cream:
- 500 ml milk
- 100 g sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 50 g starch
- 1 packet vanilla essence
- 200 g whipped cream (unsweetened)
For decoration:
- 300 g fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, etc.)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium). Prepare a baking tray (approximately 30x20 cm) by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour. This step will help prevent the cake from sticking.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes frothy and doubles in volume (about 5-7 minutes). Add the vanilla essence, milk, and oil, mixing gently.
3. Sift the flour together with the baking powder into the egg mixture, gently folding with a spatula to avoid losing air. Pour the batter into the prepared tray and level the surface.
4. Bake the base for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After baking, let the base cool completely in the tray.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla cream. In a saucepan, bring 400 ml of the 500 ml of milk to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and starch, gradually adding the remaining milk. Pour the mixture into the hot milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6. Cook the cream over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens. Once the cream reaches the desired consistency, remove it from heat and add the vanilla essence. Let it cool, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
7. Once the base has completely cooled, remove it from the tray and cut it into squares or rectangles. Place each piece on a serving platter.
8. Cover each piece of cake with a generous layer of vanilla cream and decorate with the cut fresh fruits. You can be creative with the arrangement of the fruits, creating attractive shapes that catch the eye.
9. Finally, you can add a few mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness and an elegant look.
Serving suggestion: This Ali Baba cake is perfect served cold, alongside a cup of tea or coffee. It is a dessert that will bring a smile to anyone's face and turn any meal into a celebration.
Possible variations: You can experiment with various combinations of fruits, such as peaches, bananas, or mangoes, depending on your preferences. You can also add a little cocoa to the batter to create a chocolate cake base, or replace the cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
With every bite of this Ali Baba cake, you will discover a true feast of flavors and textures, transforming a simple dessert into an unforgettable experience!
The egg yolks are beaten with 4 tablespoons of water and sugar until it becomes a thick cream. Separately, the egg whites are whipped. The two creams are mixed together, then flour mixed with starch, baking powder, and finally, melted butter is added. A baking tray is greased with oil and flour, then the mixture is poured in. It is placed in the preheated oven. A thick vanilla cream is made, ricotta is added, and it is spread over the base. It is decorated. On top, fruit gel (gelatin) is placed and it is refrigerated. Once cooled, the eyes and mouth of the thieves are drawn. The recipe for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was proposed by the brewery.
Ingredients: For the dough: 4 eggs, 200g sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, 50g finely ground almonds, 150g flour (or 75g flour and 75g semolina, an ingredient that replaces flour in desserts to make it finer), 1 baking powder, 50g butter or margarine. For the filling and decoration: vanilla cream, 250g ricotta (cow cheese), 240g canned peaches, 2-3 kiwis, 500g strawberries, a packet of fruit jelly, a teaspoon of chocolate cream.
