Delve into the delightful pairing of tart raspberries and smooth pudding with this exquisite Raspberry Pudding Soft Cake, a variant of the Italian Torta Nua. A testament to the allure of sweet treats, each slice promises a burst of fresh fruit and creamy pudding.
Pudding Creation:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups of milk
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup of caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
Method:
- Begin by warming up most of the milk with the lemon zest in a saucepan until it's about to reach a simmer. Keep an eye on it to prevent overheating.
- Whisk the egg yolk with sugar and the remaining milk in a separate container.
- Stir in the cornstarch until it's completely dissolved in the mixture.
- Gradually mix the egg mixture into the heated milk, stirring on a medium flame until the mixture becomes thick.
- Once thickened, discard the lemon zest, and set the pudding aside to cool, covering it to prevent a skin from forming.
Sponge Cake Foundation:
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup of neutral oil (like canola)
- 1/4 cup of milk
- Zest of a small organic lemon
- 1 3/4 cups of standard flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
Topping:
- 4 teaspoons of raspberry conserve
- A generous handful of fresh raspberries
Baking Steps:
- Whip the eggs with salt until frothy, then sweeten with sugar until the mix is pale and thick.
- Introduce the oil, milk, and lemon zest, blending them uniformly into the mixture.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, folding them into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour this batter into a greased 20 cm cake mold.
- Swirl raspberry jam over the top, artfully creating a marbled effect.
- Dot the surface with spoonfuls of the prepared pudding, then scatter fresh raspberries across.
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 45 minutes, though the exact timing might vary.
- Allow the cake to rest until completely cool, then dust with icing sugar and garnish with additional raspberries for presentation.
Serve this luscious Raspberry Pudding Soft Cake and enjoy a slice of heaven with every bite! 🍓🍰
