Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, captured Danish hearts to such an extent that they named these special chocolate mousse topped meringue cakes after her.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease and flour it.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy; add the sugar, and beat until mixture holds soft peaks.
- Fold in the pulverized almonds, cornstarch, and almond extract.
- Spoon into 12 mounds evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, allowing plenty of space between them.
- Bake until top is dry and cakes are a creamy color, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from sheet and cool on rack.
- Melt 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips in a small bowl over hot water.
- Melt the butter in another pan.
- Whip the egg with the lemon rind, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Mix the COOLED chocolate and butter together and add the egg mixture.
- When this has thickened, spread it over the base of the cakes, allowing the mixture to set.
- Melt the remaining chocolate and pour over the firm chocolate layer.
- Decorate each cake with an almond.
- Makes 12 cakes.
- The Great Scandinavian Baking Book...-- Beatrice Ojakangas.
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Ramon Ramirez
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these cakes without any problems. They turned out great and I'm so glad I tried them.
Mrkhan 007
[email protected]These cakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Ken Lopez
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Sarah Bernhardt cake recipe for ages. These cakes were absolutely delicious.
Symple Jonah
[email protected]These cakes were the perfect dessert for my dinner party. They were elegant and delicious and everyone loved them.
Hamza Multa
[email protected]I had a bit of trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but I eventually got it right. The cakes turned out great and I'm so glad I tried them.
Tiffany Mazur
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Pintu Chaudhary
[email protected]I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.
Olayemi Emmanuel Atiba
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would make them with a different filling next time.
Muhammad Faisalsial
[email protected]I'm not a fan of almond flavor, but I still enjoyed these cakes. The filling was creamy and light and the meringue was crispy and delicious.
Ivan Gumbs
[email protected]These cakes were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious and I'm so glad I made them.
Kamrul Akhter
[email protected]I had a bit of trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but I eventually got it right. The cakes turned out great and I'm so glad I tried them.
Jake Carter
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Damion Bond
[email protected]I made these cakes for a special occasion and they were a huge success. They were so beautiful and tasty. I will definitely be making them again.
Angela Martin
[email protected]These cakes were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Charity Munkomba
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so elegant and delicious. I highly recommend them.
Ahmet Hajiyoow
[email protected]These cakes were divine! The almond flavor was subtle and the filling was creamy and light. I loved the contrast between the crispy meringue and the soft cake.
Nartey Elijah
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cakes turned out perfectly. The recipe was easy to follow and the cakes were delicious. I'll definitely make them again.
NADJIB NOUARI
[email protected]These Sarah Bernhardt cakes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the delicate almond flavor and the creamy filling. They were so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making them again.