BERRY LAYER MAGIC CAKE

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This cake is truly magic. You make just one batter, but after baking you end up with three distinct layers of cake, fruit and custard.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strawberries, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup raspberries, halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar, for serving
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with a 12-by-8-inch piece of parchment paper leaving an overhang on 2 sides.
  • Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, about 1 minute. Brush the parchment paper with some of the melted butter, then flip it over and press it back in the pan. Brush the other side of the paper and the sides of the pan with butter.
  • Whisk the egg yolks and sugar vigorously in a large bowl until pale, creamy and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the remaining melted butter and whisk until incorporated. Add the salt and all but 2 tablespoons of the flour, mixing until completely combined.
  • Heat the milk in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup in the microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Slowly add the milk and vanilla to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly until well combined (the batter will be thin). Toss the berries with the reserved 2 tablespoons flour and gently stir into the mixture.
  • Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar in a clean bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed in until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Scrape the whites into the yolk mixture, gently breaking them up a little with a whisk. Using a whisk, gently stir and fold the mixture a few times to coat the whites with liquid while keeping as much volume as possible (the batter will not be homogeneous). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake until the top is browned and puffed and the cake is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center, about 1 hour. Let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours.
  • To serve, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar. Run a small offset spatula or thin knife around the edges of the pan to loosen. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut the cake into 9 squares and serve topped with whipped cream.

Riyasat Writes
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


kamal jaan
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This cake is perfect for summer parties. It's light and refreshing, and the berry layer adds a pop of color.


Abigail Ohlandt
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I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge success. It was so beautiful and delicious.


Safa Muhammadi
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and everyone who tries it loves it.


Rezaan Swartz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


PRAMISH Lama
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the berry layer was too tart.


Charlotte Office
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I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, and the berry layer is the perfect touch.


Nessa Vasquez
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use frozen berries, so I can make it any time of year.


William Alfaro
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Aamir Munir Shah
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I used fresh berries instead of frozen and the cake turned out even better! The berries were so juicy and flavorful.


Hugs Vxj
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Jordan v
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This cake is so good! The flavors of the berries and the cake are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.


Marshall Waribere
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfectly.


Uraj Chaudhary
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious. The berry layer was the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness.