Berry Cake

Directions

  1. 1Cut parchment paper to fit the cake pan.
  2. 2Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites with a hand mixer, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. 3In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and water.
  4. 4Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, then sift and fold in the flour.
  5. 5Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake.
  6. 6Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool.
  7. 7Prepare the pastry cream by whisking together ingredients in a saucepan.
  8. 8Add butter and heavy cream to the saucepan and continue whisking.
  9. 9Mix strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in a bowl.
  10. 10Cut the cooled cake into three layers.
  11. 11Assemble the cake by layering cake, pastry cream, and fresh berries.
  12. 12Decorate the top layer with whipped cream and fresh berries.
  13. 13Slice and serve.

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • sugar
  • flour
  • water
  • egg yolks
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • blackberries

Equipment

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