ZUPPA INGLESE CAKE
This classic Italian cake, similar to the British trifle, was made by Martha Stewart Living prep kitchen manager John Barricelli for Martha's mother's birthday.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch cake pans; set aside. Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and bring water to a simmer.
- In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg yolks and 1 cup sugar. Place over saucepan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and egg yolks are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes. Test by rubbing between your fingers; egg yolks should feel smooth.
- Transfer bowl to the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add vanilla and salt. Beat on medium speed until pale and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large clean bowl. Wash mixer bowl and whisk attachment, and dry well.
- In the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat on high, until stiff glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the egg-yolk mixture. Gently, but thoroughly, fold in remaining egg whites. Gently fold in flour, then butter, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake, rotating cakes halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, and let stand until completely cool.
- Trim cakes' tops. Cut each cake in half horizontally, creating 4 layers. Place one layer on a 9-inch cake round. Brush with simple syrup. Spread with half of the pastry cream. Top with second layer. Brush with simple syrup. Top with a 1/4-inch-thick layer of whipped cream, about 1 cup. Top with third cake layer. Brush with simple syrup. Spread with remaining pastry cream. Top with final cake layer. Brush with simple syrup. Coat entire cake with an even layer of whipped cream. Use remaining whipped cream to decorate, as desired.
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Jake Tony
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Sristy sy
sy.sristy18@hotmail.comDisappointed.
Melvin Nicholson
m@hotmail.comNot as good as I expected.
Enrique Adame
a@gmail.comToo boozy for my taste.
Jager_
jager_18@gmail.comCake was a bit dry.
Lovelykaikai Oliver
lovelykaikai@gmail.comPerfect for a special occasion.
Alagba Atorise
atorise@gmail.comWill definitely make again.
urbanus nzyuko
urbanus_nzyuko32@gmail.comEasy to follow recipe. Cake turned out great!
Nahid Hassan
nhassan@yahoo.comThis cake is delicious! But it is very rich. A small slice goes a long way.
nero abam usani
neroa@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too boozy for my taste. I think I'll use less liqueur next time.
Rimon Ahmed
a@gmail.comThe cake turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it. But the custard filling was delicious!
Ethan Toledo
t.e@yahoo.comThis cake is a bit sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.
Syed Baqir Shah
s34@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this cake. The sponge cake is light and airy, the custard filling is creamy and rich, and the liqueur adds a nice touch of complexity.
Brandy Sibeko
brandy-s90@hotmail.comThis cake was a hit at my potluck! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again for future gatherings.
Bilal Bablo
b0@hotmail.comI made this cake for my Italian grandmother's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best Zuppa Inglese she'd ever had.
Md Saju
saju@gmail.comThis cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Joy Bohorquez
j@gmail.comI've never been a big fan of custard, but this cake changed my mind. The custard filling was so smooth and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the moist cake. I'll definitely be making this again.
Obiemenyego Great
obiemenyego-g65@yahoo.comThis was my first time making Zuppa Inglese, and it turned out great! The cake was light and fluffy, and the custard filling was creamy and delicious. My family loved it!
Sara iseni
sara-i21@yahoo.comThis cake is absolutely divine! It's so moist and flavorful, and the custard filling is to die for. I've made it twice now, and it's been a hit both times.