Princess Torte Cake, Simplified
The kids saw a princess torte cake on The Great British Baking Show and they have wanted to make one ever since. I recently found a simplified recipe so Isla gave it a go. A true princess torte cake is domed, but this recipe is in a more traditional layered form. Isla wants to try it again with some modifications. She wants more custard and less jam. She is considering not doing jam at all but simply smashing some raspberries and using that. Ingredients : Custard - 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (125 grams) sugar 1/2 cup (50g) cornstarch, plus extra for dusting Cake - 1 1/4 cup (250 g) sugar 8 large eggs 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted Finishing Touches- Lime zest from 2 limes a few drops green food coloring 9 oz (250 grams) marzipan 1/2 cup raspberry jam (original recipe called for 3/4 but we want to cut it down and see what we think) Directions : Start by making the custard. Heat the milk