Noel's Cake 2007

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar

Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes

Remove from the oven and let cool

Step 2

In a saucepan, heat the butter and fruit sauce over low heat

Add the sugar, orange liqueur, and green peppercorns

Flambé

Step 3

Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form

Fold in the confectioner's sugar, all-purpose flour, and fruit salt

Pour into a piping bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours

Unmold the cake topping and cut it into two equal pieces

Dip each piece into the fruit sauce, then assemble on a serving plate with layers of cake, ice cream, and whipped cream

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.