VICTORIAN SPRING POSY CAKE FOR EASTER OR MOTHER'S DAY
One of my recent cake inventions - a standard Victoria Sandwich Sponge with a few delicious additions! Fresh oranges and lemons, lemon curd, crystallised violets and mascarpone cheese make this basic sponge cake moist and special enough for the Easter Sunday tea-time table, or for Mum on Mother's Day! I used lemon curd for the icing, but orange curd would also work if you wanted a mellow flavour. I have a recipe for crystallised violets on Zaar, Recipe #216296, and if you don't have any fresh violets, use any sugar paste flowers or cake decorations that work for you - the object is to make a Posy of flowers! This makes a big cake with one layer, you can cut the cakes again and make a three layer gateau if you wish. This cake disappeared quite quickly, but if you have any left, it keeps EXTREMELY well in a tin for up to one week. The sponge cakes can be frozen before icing, cutting back on time if you are going to be busy for the special event.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 1 Large Cake, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 150C or 300°F.
- Grease and line two 8" sandwich tins/sponge cake tins.
- Beat the sugar and butter together until light, fluffy, and almost white in colour; this can take up to 5 minutes, and is crucial for a light sponge cake.
- Gently add the grated zest of two oranges.
- Add the beaten eggs and then GENTLY fold the flour in with a metal spoon.
- Divide the mixture between the two cake tins and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until light golden brown and risen. To check whether the cakes are cooked - insert a skewer in the middle of the cake, it should come away clean if it is cooked.
- Pour a little of orange juice over the cakes slowly, allowing them to absorb the juice. (Save the rest of the juice for other cooking or to add to drinks!) Allow to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool; allow to cool completely before decorating and icing.
- Meanwhile, fold the lemon or orange curd into the mascarpone cream and mix well. (Add more to taste, I sometimes add at least half a big jar!).
- When the cakes are cool, spread some lemon or orange curd on to one side of both cakes, this stops the mascarpone cream from making the cakes too soggy. Place one cake on to a cake plate, curd side up and swirl some of the mascarpone cream over the cake, place the other cake, curd side down on top of the other cake, making a sandwich!
- Finish decorating the top of the cake with the remaining mascarpone cream, swirling it over the top of the cake. Just before serving, decorate with crystallised violets or other preserved/sugar flowers. Grate some orange curls, sprinkle them over the top, and serve.
- Keeps for up to one week in a tin, in a cool place.
- Sponges can be frozen for up to 2 months - allow to defrost for 4 to 6 hours on a cooling rack, before icing and decorating.
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Camila Rudolf
[email protected]Wow! This cake is stunning! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
cookie monster gatcha
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
CINDY tholakele
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and textures is just perfect. Highly recommend!
jabarun rain
[email protected]This is one of those cakes that's more about the presentation than the taste. It's pretty to look at, but the flavor is just okay.
Darija Ikonomov
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of floral flavors in desserts, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. The rosewater and lemon zest were well-balanced and the cake was moist and flavorful.
ramah Platinum
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful, it almost looks too good to eat! The delicate flavors and intricate decoration make it a perfect choice for a special occasion.
tagkus tsnswg
[email protected]Absolutely divine! The floral flavors were subtle yet noticeable, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. A keeper recipe for sure.
Caali Cba
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out dense and dry. Not sure what went wrong.
Rokeeb Ali
[email protected]This is the most stunning cake I've ever made! It was a bit time-consuming, but well worth the effort. The end result was a gorgeous and delicious masterpiece.
Zain Walid
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of rosewater and lemon zest, but it turned out beautifully. The cake had a lovely light texture and the flavors blended perfectly. Will definitely make again!
Adam and Cathleen Pulver
[email protected]This Victorian Spring Posy Cake was a hit at our Easter gathering! The delicate floral flavors and moist crumb were a delight. Highly recommend!