Cake Chamomile

Have a flower waltz at your tea party! The Chamomile cake surprises with its beauty and splendor. Its taste is as amazing as its appearance. The cake will definitely attract everyone's attention, because the daisies look like they are alive!
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Elise BrownElise Brown
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Cake Chamomile
Calories
323Kcal
Protein
7gram
Fat
9gram
Carbs
52gram
*Nutritional value of 1 serving

Ingredients

ServingsServings: 12

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking timeCooking time: 8 hr
  1. STEP 1

    STEP 1

    How to make a Chamomile cake? First, make daisies from mastic. you will need three colors of sugar mastic: yellow, white and green.

  2. STEP 2

    STEP 2

    Roll out the white mastic into a plate between pieces of cling film. Use a glass to cut out circles from the mastic.

  3. STEP 3

    STEP 3

    Make cuts in a circle for future petals. For this purpose, I cut out a template for myself from paper, it’s more convenient.

  4. STEP 4

    STEP 4

    Shape the tips of the petals using a sharp knife.

  5. STEP 5

    STEP 5

    Using a match, toothpick or thin wooden stick, press on the middle of each petal, making it voluminous.

  6. STEP 6

    STEP 6

    Cover a bowl and a deep plate of a suitable size with foil and place a flower on the foil in it. In this position it will dry out and become voluminous. Do the same with all the daisies.

  7. STEP 7

    STEP 7

    For the center of the chamomile, take yellow mastic. Roll it into small balls and press them down lightly.

  8. STEP 8

    STEP 8

    Make random cuts on the yellow cakes with scissors. This way they will look more natural.

  9. STEP 9

    STEP 9

    Cut out leaves randomly from green mastic, having previously rolled it into a layer between pieces of cling film.

  10. STEP 10

    STEP 10

    The mastic sticks very well with water. Place some water in the center of the white circle and glue the yellow center.

  11. STEP 11

    STEP 11

    Chamomiles dry in the air, the main thing is to avoid moisture, and you should not dry them in the refrigerator. My daisies were drying on the table all night.

  12. STEP 12

    STEP 12

    While the flowers are drying, prepare the sponge cake. Sift the flour through a sieve, thanks to which it will be saturated with oxygen, and the finished sponge cake will turn out fluffier and airier. Turn on the oven to 200 degrees in advance.

  13. STEP 13

    STEP 13

    Beat the eggs into a deep container and beat with a mixer at low speed. Continuing to beat, add sugar little by little.

  14. STEP 14

    STEP 14

    Beat eggs with sugar until thick white foam forms. Pour the sifted flour into the beaten eggs and mix gently with a spatula or spoon using gentle movements from bottom to top.

  15. STEP 15

    STEP 15

    Pour the dough into the mold. Grease the bottom of the pan with butter and sprinkle with flour. Bake the sponge cake in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The exact time depends on your oven. You can check readiness with a toothpick - stick it in the middle and immediately take it out. If it is dry, then the sponge cake is ready. Read about all the secrets of making sponge cake at the link at the end of the recipe. Cool the finished sponge cake completely. It is advisable to let it sit for several hours so that it does not crumble.

  16. STEP 16

    STEP 16

    Prepare the necessary ingredients for the custard.

  17. STEP 17

    STEP 17

    Pour sugar, flour, beat in an egg into a deep plate or bowl and mix everything until smooth.

  18. STEP 18

    STEP 18

    Pour in the milk and mix everything again until smooth.

  19. STEP 19

    STEP 19

    Pour the mixture into a saucepan or a small saucepan. Cook the cream over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove the finished cream from the heat and cool slightly. Add butter to the cream and stir. Cover the cream with cling film and leave it to cool to room temperature.

  20. STEP 20

    STEP 20

    Cut the finished sponge cake into two layers.

  21. STEP 21

    STEP 21

    Brush one cake layer with some of the cream and place the second cake layer on it.

  22. STEP 22

    STEP 22

    Distribute the remaining cream evenly over the entire surface of the cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator for several hours, preferably overnight.

  23. STEP 23

    STEP 23

    Melt the chocolate and butter in a water bath and in the microwave.

  24. STEP 24

    STEP 24

    Pour the resulting glaze over the cake, distributing it evenly over the entire surface.

  25. STEP 25

    STEP 25

    Decorate the cake with fondant daisies. Enjoy your tea!

Comments on the recipe

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Accident
03.11.2023
4.7
Beautiful! as purchased
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EllaRosa
03.11.2023
4.7
Yummy!!!! Thanks a lot!!! Instead, my option.
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Maslova Tatyana
03.11.2023
4.7
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mother of a sweet tooth
03.11.2023
4.8
Daisies are a sight for sore eyes!
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Maslova Tatyana
03.11.2023
5
I tried to.
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olgay198108
03.11.2023
4.7
Tanya, great as always! Your cakes are masterpieces! I really wanted this cake)))))
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Maslova Tatyana
03.11.2023
4.6
So what’s the problem, take some time and cook for your health! I would be glad to see photos of your daisies.