This week's Tuesdays with Dorie was chosen by Mary Ann of Meet Me in the Kitchen. A lot of people reported problems with the diva eggs not cooperating and causing their cakes to fall quite a bit. When mine first came out it was actually a bit domed and then fell the tiniest bit to be completely flat on top. It was almost perfect, except that I don't think it got quite tall enough to really "nest" it out. I think this is probably one of the best cakes (as far as look and skill go) I have ever made.
After the cake cooled, I cut off the top with no problems. It stayed completely intact. I cut out the nest and brushed on my syrup and filled it with my filling. The only thing I did different on the filling was add 1/2T more sugar since it seemed too tart. I added my raspberries and the other half of the filling and replaced the top of the cake. I made my frosting after I finished assembling the cake and finished it off.
Everything was delicious! I loved the cake, it was light and airy. Really though, I think it would be better in the spring or summer. Fresh berries are easier and cheaper then and because it is so light and airy it feels like more of a summer dessert.
8 comments:
Gorgeous.
looks super good. i had sinking issues but didn't really care, it was still delicious!
Your cake looks lovely! This will be a great summertime cake.
cool! I'm glad it worked out for you. It looks great. YUM!
Good for you. It looks fantastic.
Definitely more suited to warm weather. That said, it sure came out great!
You did a beautiful job! Glad you loved it!
It looks really great. I agree with you, though. It would be great in the summer, with the freshest berries.
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