Berry Butterfly Cake using a Thermomix
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Unleash your inner pastry artist with the whimsical Butterfly Cake, a delightful confection that takes its cue from the charming world of butterflies! This cake is not just a feast for the taste buds, but also for the eyes, showcasing a stunning transformation when sliced. With a base of moist sponge layered with luscious red fruits and a secret jam that adds a sweet zing, this cake is perfect for any celebration. Fun fact: the idea of creating a butterfly shape is said to symbolize transformation and beauty, much like the journey of a butterfly from caterpillar to winged wonder. So, whether you're hosting a garden party or simply want to impress your family, this cake is your ticket to the sweet side of life!
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 120 g Granulated sugar
- 120 g Flour t55
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 40 g Butter
- 90 g Milk
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 100 g Red fruit
- 150 g Icing sugar
- 1 Drop(s) Red dye
- 10 g Chocolate vermicelli
- 10 Silver sugar pearls
Steps
Cake Preparation
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 2 eggs, 120 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 6:00min / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 120 g of flour t55, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Melt the microwave.
- Add 40 g of butter, 60 g of milk, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 100 g of red fruit in the food processor bowl.
- Gently fold in red fruits.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a baking dish.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 25min.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Setaside the preparation content on a plate let cool.
- Cut the cake to form a butterfly shape.
Icing Preparation
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 150 g of icing sugar, 30 g of milk in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 1 drop(s) of red dye in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add more Milk to adjust the consistency.
Final Assembly
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on some dough.
- Pour Icing over the butterfly cake, ensuring an even coating.
- Sprinkle 10 g of chocolate vermicelli on the dough.
- Place 10 silver sugar pearls on the dough.
- Setaside the dough on the plate let cool.
- Serve Immediately.
