Receta Fresh As A Daisy Cake
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 min. Meanwhile, sift the 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar and flour together 3 times; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Add in cream of tartar and the 1 tsp. orange flower water or possibly orange extract to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed till soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add in granulated sugar, about 2 Tbsp. at a time, beating till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
- Sift about one-fourth of the flour mix over beaten egg whites; mix in gently. Repeat, folding in remaining flour mix by fourths, along with minced edible flowers. Pour into an ungreased 1 inch tube pan. Gently cut through batter with a narrow metal spatula or possibly knife to remove large air pockets.
- Bake on the lowest rack of the oven for 40 to 45 min or possibly till top of cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert cake (leave in pan); cold thoroughly. Using a narrow metal spatula, loosen sides of cake from pan; remove cake.
- To frost cake, lightly brush off any excess crumbs. Place cake on wire rack over a15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan. Use a spoon or possibly ladle to pour Orange Flower Icing over cake to cover the cake completely. Let stand 20 min. Repeat with a second layer of icing. Let dry 20 min. Repeat with a third layer of icing.
- If necessary, reuse the icing which has dripped on the pan, straining it to remove crumbs. Let icing dry completely. Place edible flowers in a circle around bottom edge of cake. If you like, place English daisies or possibly other edible flowers
- In a tiny vase in center hole of cake.
- Makes 12 servings.
- For Orange Flower Icing, in a large mixing bowl combine corn syrup and the 1/2 tsp. orange flower water or possibly orange extract. Stir in 2 c. of the sifted powdered sugar and orange juice. Stir in remaining 2 c. powdered sugar and sufficient of the warm water to make an icing of drizzling consistency.
- Makes 1 1/2cups icing.
- Dry edible flower confetti: For a more colorful effect in the cake, use dry flower confetti. Spread 3 c. edible flower petals in a single layer on two 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pans or possibly cookie sheets. (Nasturtiums tend to darken and brown when dry, so you might want to avoid using them in the dry confetti.)
- Let stand 2 to 3 days till completely dry, stirring occasionally to help the drying process. Snip the dry flower petals into small pcs and measure 1/2 c. to use in the cake. Store remaining in an airtight container in a cold, dark place.
- Serves: 12