TIPSY CAKE (TRIFLE) - 1950'S
From a feature of recipes through the ages in our state paper. Times and servings are estimated. What FC calls Jello we call Jelly and it is usually sold in 2 x 9 gram sachets to a packet.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 tipsy cake, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the milk and cream into a bowl and set over simmering water and heat until just on the cusp of boiling.
- Meanwhile whisk together eggs, sugar, cornflour and vanilla.
- Pour hot milk on to the eggs and whisk well.
- Return the bowl to the soft heat of the simmering water and stir constantlyu, but gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
- The custard is ready when it has thickened to a smooth, velvety consistency, do not allow it to boil, remove from the heat and place a piece of cling film on the surgace of the custard to stop a skin forming and chill until required.
- To assemble the trifle, using a retty bowl (cut crystal for preference) arrange sponge cake in the base and sprinkle with brandy, then top with half the cherries and a thin layer of cream.
- Form another thin layer of cake cubes, sprinkle with brandy, then top with jelly and half the custard.
- Add to the custard the remaining cherries, another splash of brandy and top with any remaining custard and cream.
- Decorate with cubes of cut jelly.
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Melody Ezenwata
melody69@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks like the perfect dessert for my next party.
Daisy Nelima
d.nelima12@yahoo.comI'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.
Naveed Chohan
c_naveed@yahoo.comThis trifle looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Tshidiso Mogapi
tshidiso-m47@hotmail.comThis trifle was a bit too complicated to make. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Jecky Chan
j@hotmail.frThis trifle was a bit dry. I think I should have used more liquid in the cake batter.
Malak Mokhtar
m_malak@yahoo.comThis trifle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Junaid shinwari
s56@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of trifle, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was fresh and sweet.
Zain Rizvi
rizvi86@gmail.comThis trifle is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit adds a pop of color.
Volu Moholdar
moholdar-v52@gmail.comThis trifle is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party, and it was still delicious the next day.
Afrobeat Hr
h50@hotmail.comThis trifle is so pretty! I love the way the layers of cake, fruit, and whipped cream look together.
James Leslie
l_james@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this trifle. The cake is moist and flavorful, the fruit is sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream is light and airy.
Rr Rezaul Karim
rr.r20@yahoo.comThis was my first time making a trifle, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the trifle was delicious.
Akinwande Oluwafemi
o-akinwande@yahoo.comI've been making this trifle for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Alaric Boikanyo
a_b@gmail.comThis tipsy cake trifle was a hit at our dinner party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the trifle was beautiful and impressive.