Description
Snowy Bavarian Bliss Cake provides a delicate journey through German pastry traditions. Alpine flavors and delicate textures create a memorable winter dessert experience you will savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly grease and flour two cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Dry Mixture: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a clean mixing bowl, ensuring a homogeneous dry ingredient blend.
- Wet Foundation: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, creating a smooth, airy base.
- Batter Synthesis: Gently fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a silky, well-integrated batter consistency.
- Baking Process: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans, smoothing the surface, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cooling Stage: Allow cakes to rest briefly in pans, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Bavarian Cream Preparation: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for smooth incorporation.
- Custard Creation: Gently heat cream, milk, and sugar until barely simmering, then carefully temper egg yolks with the warm mixture.
- Cream Refinement: Cook the custard, stirring continuously until thickened, then fully dissolve the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream.
- Assembly: Layer the cake with Bavarian cream between sponge tiers, pressing gently to ensure stability.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the cake to set the cream filling and enhance structural integrity.
- Frosting Finale: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then generously coat the entire cake.
- Decorative Touch: Dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar or garnish with fresh berries for an elegant presentation.
Notes
Prevent Cake Crumbling: Cool cakes completely before layering to maintain structural integrity and prevent fragmentation during assembly.
Gelatin Activation Technique: Bloom gelatin in cold liquid for precise texture and smooth integration, avoiding clumpy or uneven cream consistency.
Temperature Control Critical: Monitor cream heating carefully to prevent scorching; use medium-low heat and constant stirring for silky custard base.
Whipping Cream Precision: Chill mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to achieve maximum volume and stable peaks when preparing frosting and cream layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg