Egg Cake

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Servings: 1 quarts Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich no-bake dessert layered with creamy custard, tart cherries, and chocolate flake.
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Egg Cake

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 quarts Calories: 995.2

Description

This indulgent no-bake egg cake is a comforting classic that requires zero oven time. Layers of soft Madeira cake are soaked in cherry brandy and sandwiched with a velvety, home-made custard and sweet black cherries. The dessert is finished with a generous topping of whipped double cream and crunchy chocolate flake, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal treat for family gatherings or quiet evenings, offering a nostalgic, homemade feel without the hassle of baking. Simple to assemble and incredibly satisfying, this recipe brings together pantry staples into a decadent finale for any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 quart (1.2 liters) of fresh milk with the custard powder and caster sugar.
  2. Whisk continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, fold the drained black cherries and cherry brandy into the cooled custard until evenly distributed.
  4. Line a serving dish or individual glasses with half of the Madeira cake slices.
  5. Spoon half of the cherry-custard mixture over the cake base.
  6. Layer the remaining cake slices on top of the custard.
  7. Spoon the remaining cherry-custard mixture over the top layer of cake.
  8. Dollop the whipped double cream over the top and sprinkle generously with crumbled chocolate flake.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 quarts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 995.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71.5g111%
Saturated Fat 43.1g216%
Cholesterol 192.5mg65%
Sodium 23.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 80.4g27%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 42.0g
Protein 9.5g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: no-bake, custard, cherries, dessert, chocolate, cream, brandy, layered, easy, indulgent, classic, make-ahead, party, cherry, custard-powder, madeira-cake, whipped-cream
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