Best 2 Tipsy Cake Trifle 1950s Recipes
If you're looking for a classic dessert with a twist, the tipsy cake trifle is the perfect recipe for you. Originating in the 1950s, this delectable dessert combines layers of sponge cake soaked in rum or sherry, creamy custard, fruit, and whipped cream. This delicious treat is bound to be a hit at any gathering, so get ready to impress your friends and family with this timeless recipe.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
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.
TIPSY, TROPICAL TRIFLE
This Trifle is a layered dessert that has a German influence from the wine though the trifle is of English origin. This one has lemon curd which is also a favorite of the English. Given a tropical feel from the apricots, bananas, coconut, and nuts! Fusion I would Say so! The hardest part of making this is the microwaved lemon curd which take all of 10 minutes. This makes a good pot luck dessert.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 32m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For Curd.
- In a microwave safe dish, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Heat to dissolve sugar whisking after a minute.
- Add butter and stir until it has melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat eggs into cooled lemon mixture until well blended.
- Return to microwave oven and cook over medium-low, whisking ever minute, about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
- Cool.
- Softening apricots.
- Add white Wine to Apricots for one hour then remove from wine.
- Pour the wine into a glass filled with ice for your self to enjoy while making trifle.
- For Pudding.
- Mix the pudding ingredients together whisk till smooth set aside.
- Assembly.
- In a trifle bowl place half of the angel food cake follow with 1/2 of the lemon curd, pudding, apricots, bananas, 1/3 coconut, cashews and cool whip.
- Repeat with second layer.
- Top with 1/3 of cool whip garnish with rest of cashews a coconut.
- Refrigerate till ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 450.8, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 54.7, Protein 8.3
Tips:
- Use a good quality cake as the base of your trifle. A pound cake or sponge cake works well.
- Soak the cake in your favorite liqueur. This will add flavor and moisture to the trifle.
- Use a variety of fruits in your trifle. Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit can be used.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can use different types of cake, liqueur, fruit, and pudding to create a unique and delicious trifle.
- Make sure to chill the trifle before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and the trifle to set.
Conclusion:
A tipsy cake trifle is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a tipsy cake trifle that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give tipsy cake trifle a try.
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