Ardennes Soft Cake using a Thermomix
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The Ardennes calf cake is a delightful sweet treat that hails from the picturesque Ardennes region, where the forests are as lush as the flavors in this cake! With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, this cake was originally crafted as a celebration of the local harvests. Imagine gathering around a table with friends and family, sharing stories while indulging in this buttery, fluffy delight that practically melts in your mouth. Fun fact: the cake gets its unique name because it was often made to celebrate the birth of a calf on local farms, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. So, if you're looking to elevate your dessert game and bring a touch of Ardennes charm to your kitchen, this cake is your ticket to sweet success!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Salted butter
- 3 Eggs
- 100 g Milk
- 10 g Baking powder
- 1 Vanilla sugar
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
Dough Preparation
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 150 g of granulated sugar, 100 g of salted butter, 3 eggs, 100 g of milk, 10 g of baking powder, 1 vanilla sugar, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in a cake mold.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 35min.
- Bake for 5 minutes more if necessary.
Cooling and Serving
- Setaside the preparation content on a plate let cool.
- Cut into thick slices (approx. 1.5 cm).
- Serve Immediately.
