Unlike traditional cakes, the kings' sponge cake is not layered but kept whole and topped with almonds, making it a perfect dessert worthy of royalty that you can prepare through this recipe for any celebration.
The Chilean special kings' sponge cake has its roots in colonial times when the Spanish introduced pastry recipes to the region.
This delight is a unique variation of the traditional sponge cake, decorated with almonds and aromatic essences that give it a distinctive flavor.
Special Kings' Sponge Cake
Ingredients
10 Eggs
½ kilogram of Nuts
½ kilogram of Sugar
2 tablespoons of Melted butter
1 tablespoon of Wheat flour
1 cup of Liqueur
1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract
1 pinch of Nutmeg
1 teaspoon of Ground cinnamon
1 pinch of Ground cloves
30 milliliters of Lemon juice and zest
100 grams of Sugar
100 grams of Almonds, peeled and ground
1 Egg white, beaten
4 tablespoons of Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : Preheat the oven to 180°C
Step 2 : Beat 10 egg whites very well and gradually add the sugar, then add the 12 beaten yolks
Step 3 : Then incorporate the ground nuts and all the other ingredients
Step 4 : Grease a mold and line it with parchment paper, also greased inside
Step 5 : Pour the mixture in and bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean (45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Step 6 : Remove from the oven and unmold the cake once cooled
Step 7 : To prepare the almond topping, make a syrup with sugar and a little water
Step 8 : Add the almonds and fold in the beaten egg white
Step 9 : Spread this mixture all over the surface of the cake, including the sides
Step 10 : Finally, dust with powdered sugar and decorate (you can create shapes with a fork)
Step 11 : Serve in thin slices
Step 12 : Note: If you can't find peeled almonds, soak the almonds with skin in boiling water for a few minutes
Step 13 : Then, press them with your fingers at the base to loosen the skin
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