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Viennese Dreamcake

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This Viennese Dreamcake is a classic dessert featuring tender vanilla cake layers soaked with moisture from rich egg yolks and shortening. The cake is assembled and coated in a decadent fudge frosting made with cocoa powder and a hint of brandy for depth. Finished with delicate royal icing and cake lace, it offers a luxurious texture and sophisticated appearance. Perfect for special occasions, birthday celebrations, or as an impressive centerpiece for afternoon tea. The combination of smooth chocolate frosting and soft cake creates an indulgent treat that feels both homemade and professionally crafted.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 1021.6
Dietary: Vegan
Description
This Viennese Dreamcake is a classic dessert featuring tender vanilla cake layers soaked with moisture from rich egg yolks and shortening. The cake is assembled and coated in a decadent fudge frosting made with cocoa powder and a hint of brandy for depth. Finished with delicate royal icing and cake lace, it offers a luxurious texture and sophisticated appearance. Perfect for special occasions, birthday celebrations, or as an impressive centerpiece for afternoon tea. The combination of smooth chocolate frosting and soft cake creates an indulgent treat that feels both homemade and professionally crafted.
Ingredients
  • All purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Vegetable shortening
  • Yolks
  • Vanilla
  • Butter or margarine
  • Cocoa powder
  • Water
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • Salt
  • Brandy
  • Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2
    Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt onto a sheet of wax paper. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, beat the sugar, vegetable shortening, egg yolks, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed for 3 minutes, or until creamy and smooth.
  4. 4
    Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beating after each addition just until the batter is smooth.
  5. 5
    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. 6
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the centers spring back when lightly pressed with a fingertip.
  7. 7
    Cool the layers in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. 8
    While the cakes cool, prepare the fudge frosting: Melt butter or margarine with cocoa powder and water in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until the mixture is smooth.
  9. 9
    Remove the saucepan from heat.
  10. 10
    Beat in the sifted confectioner's sugar, salt, and brandy until smooth with an electric mixer at high speed.
  11. 11
    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with fudge frosting. Top with the second cake layer.
  12. 12
    Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining fudge frosting. Garnish with royal icing and cake lace as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1021.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.8g65%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2966.2mg124%
Total Carbohydrate 140.5g47%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 18.1g37%

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

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