Melted butter for greasing
For the batter
5 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of wheat flour
1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
For the filling
1/2 cup of cornstarch
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups of milk
1/4 cup of Porto wine
2/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of almonds in slivers (220g)
Melted butter for greasing
For the batter
5 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of wheat flour
1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
For the filling
1/2 cup of cornstarch
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups of milk
1/4 cup of Porto wine
2/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of almonds in slivers (220g)
Preheat the oven to medium heat (180°C)
Grease a 27 cm x 40 cm baking dish with melted butter
Prepare the batter: In a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
Add the all-purpose flour and yeast, one at a time, beating well after each addition
Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, for 5 minutes
Remove from the mixer and gradually add the wheat flour and yeast, mixing carefully with a spatula
Place the batter in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and starting to separate from the sides
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack
Deflate, cut into three layers, and reserve
Prepare the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, egg yolks, and milk
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil
Remove from the heat and stir in the Porto wine
Let cool
Reserve the filling
In a mixer, beat the egg whites until fluffy and stiff peaks form
Add the all-purpose flour and continue beating until stiff peaks form again
Remove from the mixer and fold in the moreena mixture
Pour into a serving dish, alternating layers of cake with a little of the cream
Spread it on top of the cake
Garnish with almonds
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.