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Winter Hat Cake

Cozy Up with Our Delectable Winter Hat Cake Recipe!

This Winter Hat Cake is a whimsical and delicious dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 4 large Eggs for structure and moisture
  • 200 grams Sugar adjust to taste
  • 250 grams Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Sugar or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Cream and Filling
  • 200 grams Cream Cheese for the cake cream
  • 400 ml Heavy Cream adds fluffiness
  • 300 grams Caramelized Sweetened Condensed Milk or homemade caramel
For the Decorating Cream
  • 250 grams Mascarpone for creaminess
  • 100 grams Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness preference

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • salad bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • piping nozzle

Method
 

Prepare the Sponge
  1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until light and fluffy for 5–7 minutes. Fold in flour gently. Divide batter onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Line a salad bowl with plastic wrap. Cut the cooled sponge layers into Ø 18 cm, Ø 16 cm, and Ø 14 cm circles. Line the bowl with sponge strips, covering it fully.
Prepare the Cake Cream
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then mix in vanilla sugar. Fold in cream cheese and caramelized sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Layer this cream with sponge in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Prepare the Decorating Cream
  1. Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until firm consistency forms. This will decorate the cake.
Decorate the Cake
  1. Invert the bowl onto a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of decorating cream over the cake. Use leftover sponge scraps to create a sponge ball on top.
Finishing Touches
  1. Pipe decorations on the cake resembling knit patterns using a star piping nozzle. Chill for an additional 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for a month wrapped tightly.

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