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Brita cake

Finnish strawberry brita cake with meringue, lemon cream and fresh berries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Finnish
Servings 10
Calories 457 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan 35x30 cm (13x11 inches) A ¼ size sheet pan is ok to use or use 2 smaller ones 6x9 inches

Ingredients
  

For base

  • 1⅓ sticks butter, 150 grams
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 zest of fresh lemon

For meringue

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 egg whites

Filling and decorations

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup lemon curd
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (450-500g)
  • ½ cup blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Whip the egg whites into a sturdy foam, add in the sugar gradually while continuing to whip.
  • Cream together the room-temperature butter and sugar until it is light in color and fluffy using a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer.
  • Add in the egg yolks and grated lemon zest. Mix the flour and baking powder together and add in the batter. Beat gently until combined.  
  • Spread the mixture evenly out onto your sheet pan, or divide evenly between two smaller cake pans. Spread the meringue evenly on top using a spatula or knife.
  • Bake at 350 F, 1(75 C) for 20-25 minutes in the lower part of the oven. Let the base cool down and cut it in half.
  • Whip your heavy cream until it is fluffy and relatively stiff. Add in the lemon curd and vanilla extract and whip to mix.
  • Place one layer onto a serving plate of the appropriate size and shape. Spread all or half of the filling over the bottom layer. (depending on how you like to decorate) Top with sliced strawberries, so that the filling is completely covered.  Lay the second layer on top. Decorate with cream and berries.
  • Serve immediately after decorating

Notes

You can even use two round cake pans instead of a sheet pan. 
The base can be made ahead of time. Fill and decorate before serving.
For a milk-free cake, use margarine, plant-based milk, and plant-based whip. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6.7gFat: 36.8gSaturated Fat: 15.7gFiber: 1.9gSugar: 30g
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