Indulge in the delightful flavors of a soft and creamy forest fruit cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. This cake combines the richness of custard and the freshness of forest berries, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Follow these simple steps to create a dessert that will impress your family and friends.
Table of Contents
Ingredients (for a medium-sized baking dish or springform pan):
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 packet baking powder
Instructions:
Making the Cake:
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add vegetable oil and milk, and mix well. Gradually add flour, vanilla sugar, and baking powder, and blend until smooth.
- Baking: Transfer the batter into a greased springform pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Making the Custard:
- Prepare the custard: In a saucepan, combine milk, cornstarch, flour, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla sugar and butter until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Making the Fruit Sauce:
- Prepare the fruit sauce: In another saucepan, cook forest fruits (mixed berries) with sugar until they release their juices and become soft. Mix cornstarch with water and add it to the fruit mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assembling the Cake:
- Assembly: Once the cake has cooled, slice it horizontally into two layers. Moisten each layer with milk. Spread a portion of the fruit sauce on the bottom layer. Spread half of the custard evenly over the fruit sauce. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Finishing touches: Spread the remaining custard over the top layer of the cake. Pour the rest of the fruit sauce evenly over the custard. Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds on top for added texture and flavor.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the cake for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Enjoy Your Forest Fruit Cake!
Slice and serve this delicious forest fruit cake chilled. It’s perfect for celebrations or simply as a delightful dessert after a meal. Bon appétit! 🤍
