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Introduction
Today I want to present you an incredible black currant cake recipe.
More precisely, I am talking about a sponge cake with egg whites recipe that I decided to improve by using two colors for the bater. In addition, for a slightly sour taste, I added black currant to this delicious black and white cake.
The secret for the best black currant cake
I want to state right from the beginning that this recipe refers to a sponge cake with egg whites, which is made differently than a regular cake. The difference between the two types of cake consists in the fact that in the case of a sponge cake, the egg whites are whipped until achieving a fluffy foam, then mixed with the mixture of yolks.Β In the case of a regular cake, the eggs are incorporated into the bater without separating the egg yolks from the egg whites.
For an amazing sponge cake recipe, I recommend you this Sponge cake with whipped cream. You fill love it!Β
For an extremely simple regular cake recipe, I recommend you this Chocolate carrot cake. It is both delicious and healthy. Try it π
So, starting from this, it is obvious that one major aspect that can help you achieve the best black currant cake is the step that requires you to separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. This way, you will whip the egg whites until you get a nice, fluffy egg whites foam.
Because this is a sponge cake with egg whites, the egg yolks will not be used. This makes this black and white cake so special, because itβs texture will be really fluffy thanks to the egg whites foam.
If you need help in crafting the egg whites foam using the Thermomix, check out this short video that will teach you how to make it perfect.
In the end you will get a fluffy sponge cake in which you can add fruits. Also, by adding cocoa or carob powder, you will be able to make two different colors for the batter in order to bake a black and white cake.
Step-by-step black currant cake recipe
Black Currant Cake – 2 Colors Sponge Cake
Equipment
- 1 Thermomix / Mixer
- 1 Bowls
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Sifer
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Baking paper
- 1 Toothpick
- 1 Oven
- 1 Plate
Ingredients
- 7 pcs egg whites
- 175 gr flour
- 50 gr brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa/ carob powder
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil sunflower
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- 1 small bowl black currant
- Optional: 1 squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven at 180β (356β). Also, rinse the black currant.
- Place the butterfly whisk into the mixing bowl of the Thermomix. Add the egg whites and 1 pinch salt.If you donβt own a Thermomix, use a mixer and follow the steps just like presented in this recipe.
- Whip the egg whites 4 MIN β SPEED 3.5. Remove the measuring cup and during this time, gradually add the sugar through the hole in the lid.If you are using a mixer, simply add the sugar while mixing the egg whites at high speed.
- Add the vanilla extract and the lemon juice and start to gently mix the egg whites foam for 2 MIN β SPEED 1 without the measuring cup.
- During this time, gently pour the oil through the hole in the lid
- Into a different bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder
- Now, using a flour sifter, add the flour over the egg whites foam
- Using a spatula, gently incorporate the flour in the egg whites foam
- Transfer Β½ of the bater into a different bowl and add the cocoa/ carob powder
- Gently incorporate the cocoa/ carob powder into the batter to achieve two colors for the cake bater
- Now, it is time to place the cake bater into the baking tray covered with baking paper. I recommend you to start with the white bater;
- On top of it, place the black bater, which contains cocoa/ carob powder
- You can use a fork or a toothpick to gently mix the two colors of the bater
- Add the black currant
- Bake the black currant cake into the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until you pass the toothpick test.The toothpick test is extremely useful when you bake desserts. Using a toothpick, you can find out if your cake is properly bake by piercing the cake dough with it. If it comes out clean, your cake is done. If not, you should bake it some extra minutes.
- Leave the cake to cool for 30 minutes before serving it. If you feel the need, you can sprinkle some icing sugar in top of the cake.
Nutrition
Healthy black currant cake
Many people will wonder how a dessert can be considered a healthy dish. But, as I have said on other occasions, the secret to obtaining a tasty and healthy dish lies in moderation.
For this black currant cake recipe, moderation refers to the amount of sugar used. Therefore, I recommend you to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar used, if you want to get a healthy dessert.
If you want to prepare a black and white cake suitable for diabetics, thus obtaining a sugar-free black currant cake, I recommend replacing the sugar with stevia powder or honey, the texture of the sponge cake in this case being slightly different.
FAQβs
How to make black currant cake?
The easiest way to prepare black currant cake is to make a sponge cake that you can improve by adding black currant. In this way, you will get a sponge cake with a fluffy texture and a slightly sour taste, which is due to black currant.
How to make sponge cake with egg whites?
To prepare sponge cake with egg whites, you will need to separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Then, whip the egg whites and mix them with the rest of the ingredients for the sponge cake bater. Egg yolks will not be used in this case.
How to make simple black and white cake?
Simple black and white cake can be obtained by dividing the sponge cake bater into two equal parts. Then, on top of one of these doughs, you will add cocoa/ carob powder, mixing until incorporated. The final step involves pouring the doughs into the baking tray, making sure that you get two layers of different colors.
Is black currant cake healthy?
Black currant cake can be considered a healthy dessert, if you use sugar in moderation. In addition, if you want to get black currant cake without sugar, you can replace it with stevia powder or honey, obtaining a slightly different final texture.
Is egg whites sponge cake healthy?
Egg whites cake can be considered a healthy dessert, if you use sugar in moderation. In addition, if you want to get black currant cake without sugar, you can replace it with stevia powder or honey, obtaining a slightly different final texture.
