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TEAR CAKE

Delightful Tear Cake: A Fresh Twist on Classic Desserts

This tear cake features a light and airy texture with fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 200 g Butter unsalted is best
  • 200 g Sugar adjust based on fruit sweetness
  • 4 pieces Eggs use room temperature
  • 250 g Quark can replace with Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar or mix regular sugar with vanilla extract
  • 300 g Flour replace half with almond or coconut flour for a lighter cake
  • 1 packet Baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 pinch Salt just a pinch
Fruit Filling
  • 500 g Fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries
Whipped Cream Filling
  • 250 ml Heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp Powdered sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a springform pan with butter and flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix.
  3. Gradually sift in flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then scatter fresh fruits on top of the batter.
  5. Cover the fruit with the remaining batter and smooth it out.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before releasing it from the pan.
  8. While cooling, whip the cream and gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Once cool, slice the cake in half, spread the whipped cream on the bottom layer, and reassemble.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 2 months. Let it chill for best flavor before serving.

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