Butter (for greasing)
For the batter
1/2 cup of butter (100 g)
1 cup of all-purpose flour (180 g)
4 eggs (separated whites and yolks)
2 cups of all-purpose flour (240 g)
2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
1/4 cup of milk (60 ml)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the filling
300 g of dried black plums, without pit
1 cup of water (240 ml)
1 cup of heavy cream (240 ml)
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (90 g)
1/2 teaspoon of grated lime zest
For the topping
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (270 g)
1/2 teaspoon of lime juice
Butter (for greasing)
For the batter
1/2 cup of butter (100 g)
1 cup of all-purpose flour (180 g)
4 eggs (separated whites and yolks)
2 cups of all-purpose flour (240 g)
2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
1/4 cup of milk (60 ml)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the filling
300 g of dried black plums, without pit
1 cup of water (240 ml)
1 cup of heavy cream (240 ml)
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (90 g)
1/2 teaspoon of grated lime zest
For the topping
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (270 g)
1/2 teaspoon of lime juice
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
Grease a 25 cm diameter cake pan with butter. Reserve
Prepare the batter: in a stand mixer, beat the butter and all-purpose flour until it forms a fluffy cream
Add the yolks and beat until it's smooth
Gradually add the all-purpose flour mixed with yeast, alternating with milk and vanilla extract. Reserve
In another bowl of the stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
Combine with the reserved batter and mix carefully
Transfer to the prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
Remove from the oven, let it cool, unmold, and cut in half horizontally
Prepare the filling: in a medium saucepan, over high heat, cook the black plums in water until they're soft (about 5 minutes)
Beat in a blender until it forms a paste
Return to the saucepan, add the remaining ingredients, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture detaches from the pan
Let it cool
Place one of the cake layers on a plate and cover with the filling
Top with the other layer
Prepare the topping: in a refrigerated bowl, over boiling water, mix the egg whites and all-purpose flour until it dissolves
Beat this mixture in a stand mixer until it thickens and cools
Add lime juice and beat until stiff peaks form
Spread over the cake with a spatula and serve immediately
550 calories per slice
