Run a palette knife around the edge of the cake to smooth out any cream this should coat the outside of the cake with a thin layer of cream which will help the chocolate pencils to stick to the cake.ĭecorate the outside of the cake with a tightly packed line of chocolate pencils, then spoon the glazed cherries into the centre. Lay a second sponge on top, press down gently, then repeat the layering process, finishing with a final layer of sponge. Spread half of the jam over the top and then top with half of the cream. Set one slice on a cake stand or serving board and then spoon over 3 tablespoons of the reserved kirsch. To assemble the cake, using sharp bread knife, cut the sponge into three equal slices. Add the cornflour mixture, cook for a further minute and then set aside to cool completely. Drain the cherries, reserving the kirsch, then fold them into the cream.įor the decoration, put the fresh cherries and jam into a saucepan and cook over a high heat for 2 minutes until glossy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.įor the filling, whisk the cream, vanilla and icing sugar until soft peaks form. Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a freestanding mixer and whisk over a. Ingredients 411g can morello cherries in syrup 5ml (1tsp) cornflour 45ml (3tbsp) cherry brandy 450ml (3/4pt) double cream 100g (4oz) plain chocolate. Carefully pour the mixture into the lined tin and bake for 40 minutes. Method Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 and grease and line a 22cm/8in spring-form cake tin with baking paper. In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl.įold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture a third at a time. Sift in the cocoa powder and fold in, keeping as much air in as possible. Leave in the tin for 15 minutes to cool before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 and grease and line a 22cm/8½in spring-form cake tin with baking paper.Ĭombine the egg yolks and sugar in a freestanding mixer and whisk over a high speed for 3 minutes until pale, fluffy and doubled in volume.
Decorate with 3 pieces of candied peel and bake for a further 20-25 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre, comes out clean. Butter the bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans line the bottoms with parchment paper. Turn into the prepared tin and level the surface.īake for 35 minutes. Directions Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using an electric mixer, beat for 1 minute to mix thoroughly.
Put the butter, sugar, flour, ground almonds, eggs and lemon zest into a large bowl. Whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl. Coat the wells of a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
Grease a 18cm/7in deep round cake tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment. Make the cupcakes: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350☏. Place in the oven on the lowest setting (approximately 110C/90C Fan/Gas ¼) for 1 hour until dry.įor the cake, preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Spread the peel out on a baking sheet lined with parchment and sprinkle with caster sugar. Add the lemon zest and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, until the lemon peel is soft and translucent.ĭrain in a wire sieve and leave to cool. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Grease and line two 8-inch (20cm) cake tins, or three 6-inch (15cm) cake tins. Pour 300ml/10fl oz water into a small pan, add the granulated sugar and heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Preheat the oven to 165C fan (or 185C conventional). For the candied peel, cut the lemon into 8 wedges, then cut out the flesh, leaving a 5mm thickness of peel and pith.
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