Mont Blanc Cake Hiroko's Recipes from www.hirokoliston.com
Introduction
Mont Blanc cake is a classic French dessert that is enjoyed by many. It is a cake made with chestnut cream, whipped cream, and a sponge cake base. The cake is then decorated with swirls of chestnut cream and topped with candied chestnuts. It is a deliciously rich and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the sponge cake base: - 4 eggs - 1 cup sugar - 1 cup flour - 1 tsp baking powder For the chestnut cream: - 1 can sweetened chestnut puree - 1/2 cup heavy cream - 1/2 cup powdered sugar - 1 tsp vanilla extract For the whipped cream: - 1 cup heavy cream - 1/4 cup powdered sugar - 1 tsp vanilla extract For the candied chestnuts: - 1 cup sugar - 1/2 cup water - 1 cup peeled and roasted chestnuts
Instructions
Making the sponge cake base:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper. 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Sift together the flour and baking powder and fold into the egg mixture. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 6. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Making the chestnut cream:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chestnut puree, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. 2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Making the whipped cream:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Making the candied chestnuts:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil. 2. Add the peeled and roasted chestnuts and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the syrup thickens and coats the chestnuts. 3. Remove the chestnuts from the syrup and let cool on a wire rack.
Assembling the cake:
1. Cut the sponge cake in half horizontally. 2. Spread a layer of chestnut cream on top of the bottom cake layer. 3. Place the top cake layer on the chestnut cream and spread another layer of chestnut cream on top. 4. Use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe swirls of whipped cream on top of the cake. 5. Arrange the candied chestnuts on top of the whipped cream. 6. Serve chilled.
Mont Blanc cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a rich and decadent cake that is sure to impress your guests. With its combination of chestnut cream, whipped cream, and sponge cake, it is a dessert that is both elegant and satisfying. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or just want to treat yourself, Mont Blanc cake is a dessert that you will not want to miss.
