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Reimagined Strawberry Cake with Basil and Lemon in Heart Shape
Reimagined strawberry cake, composed of a fragrant lemon sponge, vanilla diplomate cream, strawberry‑basil marmalade, lemon‑basil gel, and a white chocolate heart. The whole is assembled in a heart shape, ideal for a romantic occasion.
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Critical Success Points
- • Bain‑marie cooking of the egg‑sugar mixture to 53‑55 °C
- • Delicate incorporation of the flour to avoid deflating the batter
- • Baking the sponge at 190 °C for 15 minutes
- • Incorporation of butter and gelatin into the pastry cream
- • Assembling the cake respecting the order of layers and syrup soaking
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the bain‑marie carefully to avoid burns.
- • Hot syrup can cause splatters – wear oven mitts.
- • Use a sharp, stable knife to cut the heart.
- • Do not leave melted chocolate unattended, risk of overheating.
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