Sponge cakefollow instructions in the recipe instructions
Strawberry filling
900gramsstrawberries
35gramspowdered sugar
Cream & quark filling
600milliliterswhipping cream
250gramsquarkopt for one with a higher content of fat, around 7%
65gramssugar
1.5tablespoonsvanilla sugar
1.5tablespoonslemon juice
Buttercream frosting
150gramsbutter
375gramspowdered sugar
45millilitersmilk
1.5tablespoonsvanilla sugar
To decorate
small meringuesyou can also use whipped cream
strawberries
mint leaves
Instructions
Cake base
Prepare a cake base of three layers following this recipe for a fluffy Italian sponge cake. Cut the base into three equal-sized parts when cooled down.
Strawberry filling
Mash the strawberries of the filling with a fork. Strain the mashed strawberries in a sieve but, instead of letting the juice go to waste, collect it by placing a bowl under the sieve. The juice will be used to moisten the sponge cake.
Place the strawberries into a separate mixing bowl and add in the powdered sugar for the strawberry filling. Mix.
Cream & quark filling
Whip the cream. In a separate bowl, combine quark with lemon juice and sugars. Mix with the whipped cream by folding gently.
Assembling the cake
Lift the first of the three sponge cake layers onto a serving tray. Moisten with the strawberry juice. (Moisten the first two layers less. The top layer needs to be moistened the most).
Spread half of the strawberry filling on the layer and then half of the cream & quark filling on top of that.
Add the next sponge cake layer. Moisten and spread the rest of the fillings like before. Place the last layer on top, moisten well. Even out any filling coming out of the sides. Place in the refrigerator for at least some hours before serving, even overnight.
Buttercream
Prepare this before serving. Cut the butter into cubes and place it into a mixing bowl. Add milk and sugars.
Mix with a mixer until a thick cream forms. You can add a spoonful of more milk if the frosting seems too thick to spread.
Spread evenly on the cake using a rubber spatula.
Decorating the cake
Decorate how you wish, using strawberries, mint leaves, meringues, and whipped cream to make the cake look summery. Serve.
Caution
Nutritional information shall not be used for medical reasons.
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