Fruit Cake is one of the most popular desserts which have
tantalized the taste palates. Fresh Fruit gateau made with light fluffy vanila
sponge cake soaked in orange syrup, filled with fresh seasonal fruits and
topped with whipped cream Fruit& Garnished with delicious chocolate curls.I made this cake for my Hubby's Birthday-who is very fond of dessert sand cakes. The
lip-smacking bite of this cake turned out extremely soft, light and fluffy. It
is a refreshing and absolutely delectable cake.
Vanila Sponge Cake: Here
For Whipped Cream Frosting:
Heavy whipping cream - 2 cup
Vanilla Essence - 1/2 teaspoon
Icing Sugar - 1/2 cup
Soaking syrup
Sugar-2 tbsp
Orange Juice- 1/4 cup
For the filling:
1 cup sliced mixed fruits( Fruit of your choice)
For the garnish
a few fruit slices
Dark Chocolate Curls
Method
For the Whipped Cream
Combine the cream, sugar and vanilla essence
in a clean and dry bowl and whisk till soft peaks form. Keep refrigerated till required.
Chocolate curls:
1.Use a block or large piece of chocolatebar.
2. Make sure the chocolate is slightly warmer than room
temperature.
If making curls from a solid 2-inch chunk of chocolate,
place it on a microwaveable plate and microwave it on low power for 5-second
intervals until it is barely warm.
3. Use a vegetable peeler to make chocolate curls. Just run
it over the edge of your chocolate. . For narrower curls, use the side of the
bar.
4.Lift any curls with a wooden skewer to avoid making
fingerprints in the chocolate. Use immediately or place a single layer on paper
towels in a storage container. Cover and store at room temperature orRefrigerate the curls until ready to use.
Method:
1.Once the cake is ready allow it to cool for some time.
2.Then Slice the cake horizontally into 2 equal layers and
divide the cream into 2 equal portions.
3.Sprinkle the bottom
layer of the sponge cake with ½ the soaking syrup.
4.Spread one portion of the whipped cream on the soaked layer
of sponge.
5.Top with half the fruits and place another layer of sponge
on it
6. Sprinkle some more
soaking syrup and then spread another portion of the whipped cream over this
layer.
7. Garnish with the
fruits and chocolate curls and refrigerate for2
hrs. Fresh fruit cake is ready to serve. Serve chilled.
