'CITRUS' DESSERT CAKE - Happiness is...a burst of FRESH flavour!
13 December 2007
"Ponder well on this point: the pleasant hours of our life are all connected by a more or less tangible link, with some memory of the table. "
Charles Pierre Monselet
'CITRUS' DESSERT CAKE...like a happy sunflower!!
Another nice dessert I created from the lemon cake sans sour cream. We had my brother-in-law over for dinner the other day, and as usual, I wanted to try something different. Put this together as the day went by with whatever ingredients I had on hand. Must say that DH was very skeptical about this 'experiment' but held his comments fearing an outburst. I can be pretty unpredictable at times, & who knows better than him!! The cake was scrumptious. It tasted a lot like a cheesecake...but wasn't a cheesecake. BIG HIT with the kids too, who had a second slice each, after a hearty dinner!!
A cake that thinks its a cheesecake, but isn't!!
- Chill the cake well for a couple of hours, slice it horizontally twice to get 3 layers.
- Beat 400 ml whipping cream with 4 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp lemon sugar (optional) + 1 tsp lemon essence, till thick & of pouring consistency.
- Reserve some for pouring over the top ( about 1 cup).
- Beat the remaining cream till it holds peaks.
- Lay the bottom layer on platter, spread half the cream; repeat with next layer.
- Pour the reserved cream over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides randomly (guide it with a toothpick if need be).
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top; sprinkle with chocolate shavings etc.
- Chill well for the favours to mature.
- Leave out for about an hour before serving if you like. It tastes great just out of the fridge too!
A refreshing burst of FRESH flavour after a hearty meal....Mmmmmmmmmm!!
December 13, 2007 9:34 PM
If your cake was as tasty as it is visually appealing, then It must have been a winner.
December 13, 2007 11:03 PM
oh my oh my... yet another beauty! Lucky family of yours:) Please tell us someday how you manage to slice through the cake so perfectly... there must be some trick you've perfected. And those lemon wedges are gorgeous... did you make them yourself?
December 14, 2007 1:09 AM
That looks beautiful....I loved the chocolate lines on the cake..they look great
December 14, 2007 3:13 AM
That looks so moist and rich!
December 14, 2007 3:14 AM
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December 14, 2007 6:04 AM
Another hit! I've been thinking about making an orange cake. I want to make my mom's recipe but this one has blown my mind away. Now I will have to make both :-p
And I haven't made the meatballs. With so much cooking and baking for the holidays right now I haven't had time for it. But I will get to it eventually. I'll let you know :-p
Cheers!
December 14, 2007 8:36 AM
Can you share with me? ^_^
December 15, 2007 9:42 AM
This dessert looks absolutely divine!
December 16, 2007 12:02 PM
Awww.... that looks heavenly!! Your family sure is lucky! :)