Ingredients
Method
Sponge cake
- Whip the egg whites until stiff and gradually fold in the sugar.
- Add the yolks gently using a spatula, then fold in the flour.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet, dust with icing sugar, and bake at 170°C for about 10 minutes.
- Alternative: For a round shape, bake in a savarin tin using the same method.
Mocha buttercream
- Beat the eggs in a stand mixer. Heat the sugar and water to 118°C, then slowly pour the syrup over the eggs while whisking.
- Continue to beat until completely cooled, then add the butter little by little and finally the coffee extract or ristretto.
Assembly
- Layer the sponge and mocha buttercream alternately, lightly soaking each sponge layer with coffee.
- Spread the buttercream over the entire cake and decorate with a smooth wave of vanilla whipped cream.
Notes
Recipe: Yves Jehanne
