Lemon and Caramel Cream Cake
For the Cake:
Ingredients:
4 whole eggs
A dash of salt
120 grams of granulated sugar
4 egg yolks (additional to the whole eggs)
120 grams of all-purpose flour
4 grams of baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon
30 ml of water
40 ml of fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F). Line a cake tin with parchment paper.
Mix Eggs and Sugar: Whisk the 4 whole eggs with the pinch of salt and 120 grams of sugar until pale and voluminous.
Add Yolks: Incorporate the additional 4 egg yolks into the mixture, blending until smooth.
Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture along with the lemon zest, ensuring not to deflate the mixture.
Liquids: Mix the water and lemon juice, then fold into the batter until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool before assembling.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Ingredients:
300 grams of soft cream cheese
75 grams of powdered sugar
Directions:
Combine: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until creamy and spreadable.
For the Lemon Filling:
Cook: In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Cool: Remove from heat and let it cool completely. The filling will thicken further as it cools.
Assembly:
Layer Cake: Slice the cooled cake horizontally to create layers.
Lemon Filling: Spread a generous amount of lemon filling on the first layer.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the lemon filling. Place the next layer of cake on top and repeat the layers as desired.
Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to set.
Slice into this heavenly cake to discover a luscious combination of sweet and tangy flavors, enveloped in a creamy, velvety texture. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Enjoy the delightful interplay of flavors and the satisfaction of creating a masterpiece from scratch.