Lattice Soft Cake
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Dessert/Cake
Cuisine
American
Servings
8-10
Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Calories
280
👩🍳 Welcome to our kitchen where today we're making a delightful Lattice Soft Cake, a unique treat that combines soft, fluffy texture with the surprising tang of mayonnaise and the sweetness of coconut.
This recipe is perfect for those who love experimenting with different cake designs and flavors! Join us as we dive into the step-by-step process of creating this delectable cake.
What You'll Learn:
- Mixing the Perfect Batter: We'll start by mixing vegetable oil, milk, and the perfect blend of cake flour and cornstarch to create a smooth batter. Watch how we separate the egg whites and yolks to add volume and lightness to the cake.
- Creating the Lattice Top: Discover the technique to draw a beautiful lattice design with mayonnaise directly on the cake batter before baking, adding a unique visual and flavorful twist.
- Assembling the Cake: See how we fill and assemble the cake with a choice of mayonnaise or whipped cream to enhance the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil: 50g
- Milk: 60g
- Cake Flour: 60g (low protein, 7-9% protein, not self-rising)
- Cornstarch: 15g
- Eggs: 5 (separate yolks and whites)
- Granulated Sugar: 50g
- Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tbsp
- Mayonnaise: To taste
- Coconut Flakes: 30g
-
Mayonnaise or Whipped Cream: To taste
- Two mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
- Sifter
-
Baking tray (28x28x2.6 cm)
- Parchment paper or baking mat
- Cooling rack
- Icing spatula
- Knife for slicing
For the Cake:
For the Topping:
For the Filling:
Kitchen Tools Needed:
Directions
Preparation of Batter:
In a bowl, mix vegetable oil and milk. Sift in cake flour and cornstarch; mix well.
Add egg yolks to the flour mixture and stir until smooth. Set aside.
Whipping Egg Whites:
In a separate bowl, chill egg whites in the fridge until cool. Beat egg whites with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Combining Mixtures:
Fold a scoop of whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture gently until just combined, then fold in the rest of the egg whites.
Baking the Cake:
Preheat oven to 311°F (155°C).
Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
Pour the batter into the tray, smooth out, and gently tap to remove air bubbles.
Draw a lattice pattern with mayonnaise and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Bake for 32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Assembly:
Let the cake cool on a rack. Once cool, remove from the pan and peel off the baking mat.
Cut the cake in half to create two rectangles. Spread mayonnaise or whipped cream on one rectangle and cover with the other. Slice into finger sandwiches.
Serving:
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a unique dessert or snack.
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
Tips for Success:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature (except for the egg whites, which should be cool) to ensure a smooth batter.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep the cake light and airy.
This detailed guide will help you create a perfect Lattice Soft Cake, complete with a creamy filling and a unique presentation that's sure to impress! Enjoy the process and the delicious results!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 5 grams
- 5%
- Fat
- 15 grams
- 15%
- Carbs
- 30 grams
- 30%
- Sugar
- 15 grams
- 15%
- Fiber
- 0.5 grams
- 0.5%
