Bake a layer cake

A homemade layer cake (täytekakku) is the highlight of any celebration. A light sponge base, moistening and whipped cream are the keys to success.

You will need

• Sponge: 4 eggs, 1.5 dl sugar, 1 dl plain flour, 1 dl potato starch, 1 tsp baking powder
• For moistening: 2 dl juice or milk
• Filling: 4 dl whipping cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar
• Berries or jam
• Berries to decorate

Steps

1. Prepare the tin

   Heat the oven to 175 °C. Grease and flour a springform tin (24 cm).

2. Whisk the eggs and sugar

3. Add the dry ingredients

4. Bake

5. Cool

6. Cut and moisten

7. Fill

8. Cover and decorate

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