STRAWBERRIES-AND-CREAM STACK CAKE
Everyone, meet tiramisu's enchanting summery sister. This no-bake, make-ahead treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order: simply whisk mascarpone and heavy cream into glossy peaks, soak store-bought ladyfingers in a quick caramel, and layer both with sliced fresh strawberries. Let the flavors meld in the refrigerator where they'll achieve the texture of a traditional sponge cake without any baking.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time P1D
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; continue boiling, covered, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Uncover and continue boiling, swirling pan gently as color develops at edges of pan, until sugar turns medium amber and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Remove from heat; carefully add lemon zest and juice and 1/4 cup cold water (add water all at once and pull hand away immediately; mixture will splatter and steam). Stir until smooth; if necessary, return pan to low heat to liquefy completely. Transfer to a heatproof bowl; let cool until slightly warm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk mascarpone, cream, confectioners' sugar, and salt on medium-high speed to stiff peaks. Working one at a time, dip 10 ladyfingers in caramel, turning to fully coat and allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Spread a very thin layer of cream mixture on bottom of each dipped ladyfinger (to prevent sliding); arrange on a platter in a snug row.
- Dollop one-third of remaining cream mixture on top; spread to edges in an even layer. Top with one-third of strawberries in a single layer. Repeat dipping and layering twice more (skipping the thin layer of cream mixture on bottom of cookies for remaining layers).
- Cover loosely but fully and refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to 2 days. Top with more halved or whole berries. To serve, slice between each row of ladyfingers.
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Charles Owen
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Saba Bahan
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Nakitende Ruth
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Rubel Kumar
[email protected]I've never made a stack cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfect and it was a big hit at my party.
Althea Sirius
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake.
sumaira nazeer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this cake. The frosting was so creamy and smooth.
Dj Mim
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked and tasted amazing.
Iuri Melo
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious!
tsak tsak
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.
Shevantay Lowe
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.
Nalweyiso Aisha
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.
fact factory
[email protected]Delicious! This cake was a perfect summer dessert. The strawberries were fresh and juicy and the frosting was light and fluffy.
Baal Zac420
[email protected]This cake is stunning! I made it for a special occasion and it was a huge hit. The layers of cake and frosting were perfect and the strawberries added a beautiful pop of color.
Rao Azlaan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are incredible and the cake is always moist and fluffy.
Sachin randhawa
[email protected]My first attempt at making this cake was a success! It was so easy to follow the recipe and the cake turned out beautiful. The taste was amazing, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Jobayer Khan
[email protected]The strawberries and cream stack cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was easy to make and turned out perfect.
Ilana Ivy
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The combination of sweet strawberries and creamy frosting was heavenly. The cake itself was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.