JULIA CHILD'S REINE DE SABA (QUEEN OF SHEBA) CAKE
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- Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set the oven rack in lower middle level. 2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate in the rum or coffee. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, cut butter into pieces and cream it. 3. When soft and fluffy, add sugar and beat 1 minute. Beat in egg yolks until well blended. 4. In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar and salt and continue beating until soft peaks are formed. Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff, shiny peaks are formed. Blend melted chocolate and coffee or rum into yolk mixture, then add almonds and almond extract. 5. Stir a quarter of the egg whites into the chocolate using a rubber spatula. Scoop the rest of the whites over chocolate and, alternating with sprinkles of flour, rapidly and delicately fold in the egg whites. Turn batter into buttered and floured 8-by-1 1/2-inch round cake pan, tilting it in all directions up to the rim all around. Set in preheated oven. Bake 25 minutes. 6. Cake is done when puffed to the top and a toothpick inserted 2 to 3 inches from edge comes out clean. The center should move slightly when the pan is gently shaken. Remove pan to a rack and let cool 15 minutes. Unmold onto rack. Let cool 2 hours before storing or icing.
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Malik Adnan Awan
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.
Adriel Zayas
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great!
Adbulsami Abdulsami
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful and elegant. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Waqas Prince
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. The ganache is amazing.
Cameron Payne
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.
kelsey barker
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that is sure to impress your guests.
Unique Love
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. The almond sponge cake is light and airy, and the ganache is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this cake.
Ahmed Alim
[email protected]This cake is so elegant and impressive. I made it for a special occasion, and it was a showstopper. The ganache is especially delicious.
Katlyn Skelton
[email protected]The Reine de Saba cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the almond sponge cake and the chocolate ganache. I would definitely make this cake again.
Ricardo Rodríguez
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The layers are moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My friends and family raved about it.