Strawberry Cloud Cake - Annabel Langbein – Recipes

Updated at: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:43:12 GMT

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Line the base of a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with baking paper or waxed paper.

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Make the base by putting the biscuits in a clean paper bag and crushing them into crumbs with a rolling pin.

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Transfer to a medium bowl, add the coconut, cinnamon and melted butter and stir well to combine.

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Alternatively, whizz them in a food processor then pulse in the coconut, cinnamon and butter.

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Press firmly into the base of the prepared tin.

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It doesn’t need to be a thick layer – just enough to cover the bottom of the tin.

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Chill the base while you prepare the filling.

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To make the filling, place egg whites, sugar, sliced strawberries, lemon juice and vanilla in the clean, dry bowl of an electric mixer.

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Beat on high speed until the mixture is very thick and fluffy and the sugar has dissolved (6-8 minutes).

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To test whether it is ready, rub a little between your fingers – you should not feel any gritty sugar.

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If you do, beat a little longer.

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Spoon the filling over the chilled base (it should be so thick you have to push it into the corners of the tin), smooth the top, cover with a sheet of baking paper and freeze for at least 4 hours.

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It will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.

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If making Berry Syrup, put the berries in a pot and add the sugar and water.

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Bring to a simmer.

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Remove from heat and press through a sieve or mouli to extract the juice and remove the pips.

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Berry Syrup will keep for up to 10 days covered in the fridge.

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To serve, remove Strawberry Cloud Cake from freezer and transfer to a serving platter.

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Garnish with fresh berries and serve immediately, cut into wedges using a knife that has been warmed in hot water.

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Accompany with Berry Syrup if desired.

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