Nature’s sweet flavor: Cooking cakes with fruit

Cakes with fruit are the perfect combination of sweetness and freshness that will give you bright flavors and a unique taste of summer at any time of the year. They are a real art, where fruits add not only taste, but also bright color and texture. In this article, we will tell you about a variety of ways to prepare cakes with fruit that will allow you to enjoy the sweet joys of nature.

Contents:

1. Fruit cakes and fillings

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • Assorted fresh fruit: berries, kiwi, mango, peaches, etc.

Preparation:

  1. Prepare and bake the shortcakes according to the chosen recipe, adding small pieces of sliced fruit to the batter.
  2. Prepare the filling: beat the cream with sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy. Add the sliced fruit.
  3. Assemble the cake: lay out one cake, spread a layer of fruit filling evenly, then top with the next cake. Continue stacking the layers until complete.
  4. Decorate the cake with fresh fruit and, if desired, sprinkle with decorating powder.

2. Exotic Flavor Cake

Ingredients:

For the shortcake:
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
For the filling:
  • 1 coconut
  • 1 pineapple
  • 1 mango
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 200 g sugar
For the cream:
  • 400 ml of cream 33%
  • 2 tsp. powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract

Preparation:

  1. Prepare and bake the cakes according to the chosen recipe.
  2. Prepare the filling: cut the pineapple, mango and coconut into small pieces. Mix the fruit, sugar and lime juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the fruit is soft and the syrup thickens.
  3. Prepare the cream: whisk the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  4. Assemble the cake: lay out the crust, spread some of the filling, then spread the cream. Repeat the layers.
  5. Decorate the cake with coconut shavings and pieces of exotic fruit.

Conclusion:

Cakes with fruit are not only a delicious treat, but also an art that allows you to combine bright colors and flavors with the enjoyment of sweetness. By creating cakes with fruit, you can express your personality and let the natural freshness impress not only your taste buds but also your eyes. By following the recipes in this article, you will be able to create unique desserts that will be a real hoot