Television Cake
The television cake is a delicacy that not only delights the taste buds but also attracts attention with its unique appearance. This cake, with layers of delicious cream and fluffy sponge, can be easily prepared at home, thus becoming the star of any festive occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or simply want to treat your family, this cake will bring smiles and create unforgettable memories.
To prepare the television cake, you will need the following ingredients: 300 g of biscuits, 200 g of melted butter, 500 ml of milk, 200 g of sugar, 2 packets of vanilla pudding powder, 400 ml of whipped cream, 200 g of dark chocolate, and 100 g of white chocolate for decoration.
The first step is to prepare the cake base. Grind the biscuits in a blender until you obtain a fine powder, then add the melted butter and mix well until the composition becomes homogeneous. Place the mixture in a baking tray lined with parchment paper, pressing well to form an even crust. Put the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to harden.
Meanwhile, prepare the cream. In a saucepan, add the milk and sugar, then bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix the pudding powder with a little cold milk, then pour the mixture into the saucepan with hot milk. Stir continuously until the cream thickens and becomes creamy. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
When the cream has completely cooled, gently fold in the whipped cream, mixing with delicate movements to achieve an airy texture. Pour the cream over the biscuit base and level it with a spatula.
To finish the cake, melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie and pour it evenly over the cream layer. Leave the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to set well. Before serving, decorate with grated white chocolate or chocolate flakes for an elegant and appetizing appearance. The television cake will surely be a success, and each slice will bring joy and satisfaction to everyone who enjoys it.
Layer 1: The egg whites are beaten to a foam, sugar, egg yolks, and flour are added until a consistent dough is formed, along with baking powder. The dough is baked on the bottom of the tray. Layer 2: A sufficiently consistent dough is made that can be rolled out. Two sheets are baked on the back of the tray. The butter is mixed with well-chilled pudding. Layer 2 (one sheet) is placed, followed by 1/2 of the cream, then Layer 1, on top of which is the other 1/2 of the cream, and then the second sheet from Layer 2. Cream: powdered sugar is beaten with butter and the juice of one lemon. Glaze: powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa, and 3 tablespoons of hot water are mixed in a bain-marie until it thickens like sour cream. When it is almost ready, a walnut-sized piece of butter is added. The hot glaze is poured on top. The TV Cake is served cold, in slices.
Ingredients: Base 1: 4 eggs, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 vanilla, 1 baking powder, flour as needed. Base 2: 1 egg, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon sour cream or milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, 50 g butter, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon ammonia dissolved in a small cup of milk over heat and flour as needed. Cream: 1 pudding, 200 g butter, 200 g powdered sugar, juice of 1 lemon. Glaze: 200 g powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons cocoa, 3 tablespoons hot water, mixed in a bain-marie until it thickens like sour cream. When it is almost ready, add butter the size of a walnut.
