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Genoise with Fruit 'n' Cream Filling

Genoise with Fruit 'n' Cream Filling
Sweet syrup soaks into the tender layers of this sponge cake from our Test Kitchen. Complete the presentation with sweetened cream and assorted fresh berries.
10-12 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • SUGAR SYRUP:
  • 3 tablespoons boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 3 cups mixed fresh berries

Directions

  • Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease
  • the paper; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine eggs and
  • sugar; place over a large saucepan filled with 1-2 in. of simmering
  • water. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture
  • reaches 110°, about 8-10 minutes.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Genoise with Fruit 'n' Cream Filling (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Remove from the heat; add lemon peel and extract. With a hand mixer,
  • beat on high speed until mixture is lemon-colored and more than
  • doubles in volume. Fold in flour, 1/4 cup at a time. Gently fold in
  • butter. Spread into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
  • the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
  • pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine boiling water and sugar; stir until sugar is
  • dissolved. Stir in cold water and extract. Using a fork, evenly poke
  • 1/2-in.-deep holes in each cake. Spoon sugar syrup over cake
  • surface.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and
  • vanilla if desired; beat until soft peaks form.
  • Place one cake on a serving platter; spread with half of the whipped
  • cream and top with half of the berries. Repeat layers. Store in the
  • refrigerator. Yield: 10-12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 323 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 154 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013