{"id":22,"date":"2024-02-20T20:24:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T20:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/?p=22"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:14:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T17:14:47","slug":"tort-mikela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/cakes\/tort-mikela","title":{"rendered":"Michaela cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I made this cake for my niece Michaela&#8217;s 16th birthday. She absolutely loved it, and since it has all things Michaela loves &#8211; chocolate, nuts and meringue, &#8211; I called the cake Michaela \ud83d\udc96\ud83c\udf70. The recipe is below, and method is explained step-by-step and illustrated. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Chocolate base<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flour &#8211; 230 g<\/li>\n<li>Cocoa powder &#8211; 65 g<\/li>\n<li>Baking powder &#8211; 10 g<\/li>\n<li>Salt &#8211; 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Sugar &#8211; 250 g<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla sugar &#8211; 10 g<\/li>\n<li>Large eggs &#8211; 2<\/li>\n<li>Butter (soft, of room temperature) &#8211; 60 g<\/li>\n<li>Oil &#8211; 60 g<\/li>\n<li>Milk (room temperature) &#8211; 260 g<\/li>\n<li>Walnuts (chopped) &#8211; 100 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Meringue base<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cashew nuts &#8211; 100 g<\/li>\n<li>Egg whites &#8211; 4<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice &#8211; 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Sugar &#8211; 80 g<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla sugar &#8211; 20 g<\/li>\n<li>Cornflour &#8211; 2 heaped tbsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cream<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Butter (soft, of room temperature) &#8211; 360 g<\/li>\n<li>Condensed milk &#8211; 280 g<\/li>\n<li>Cocoa powder &#8211; a little<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cream for covering the cake<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double cream &#8211; 300 ml<\/li>\n<li>Icing sugar &#8211; 50 g<\/li>\n<li>Ice cream cone, melted chocolate, coloured sprinkles &#8211; for decoration (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Method is explained and illustrated below. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude42 \ud83c\udf70<\/p>\n<p>The chocolate sponge base is very quick and easy to make, so you may start pre-heating your over to 160 C right away.<br \/>\nSift the flour into the main bowl&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1mcake.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sift the cocoa powder&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mcake.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the baking powder&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-32\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3mcake-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3mcake-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3mcake-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3mcake-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3mcake.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and salt&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-31\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4mcake.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and sugar&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5mcake.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and vanilla sugar&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-221\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and mix all the dry ingredients together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-222\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add eggs&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-223\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and butter&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-224\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and oil and milk&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-225\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake5.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and walnuts&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-226\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake6.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and mix together (not for a long time, just to combine all the ingredients).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-227\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake7.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prepare the baking tray. I covered the bottom with the parchment paper and slightly greased the sides of the tray.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Bake in the pre-heated oven at 160 C for about 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-232\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake8.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sponge base may crack up a little in the oven &#8211; don&#8217;t worry about it, you can cut off the cracked top once the base has cooled off.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>When it&#8217;s ready, take it out of the oven&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-233\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake9-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake9.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; run a sharp knife round the edges, and take it out of the tray.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-234\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake10.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flip it round, take the parchment paper of the bottom and let the sponge base cool on the rack.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-236\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake11-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake11.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, make the meringue layer.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Separate the whites from yolks&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-237\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake12-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake12.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; put the yolks away, and whisk the whites until foamy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-238\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake13.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the lemon juice&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake14-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake14-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake14.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and sugar&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-240\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake15-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake15-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake15-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake15-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake15.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and whisk until you get hard peaks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-241\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake16-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake16-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake16-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake16.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s what your REAL hard peaks are like &#8211; when you turn the bowl upside down, they stay in it! Cool! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-242\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake17-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake17-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake17-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake17-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake17.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, add the chopped cashew nuts&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-244\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake18-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake18-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake18-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake18-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake18.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and the cornflour&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake19-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake19-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake19-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake19-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake19.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and mix it all together gently, in a slow motion and in one direction, lifting the mixture from the bottom of the bowl.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-246\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake20-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake20-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake20-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake20-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake20.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cover the bottom of the tray with parchment paper and place the batter into the tray.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-247\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake21-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake21-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake21-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake21-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake21.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You do not have to pre-heat the oven &#8211; just put the tray into it while it&#8217;s still cold, and only then switch the oven on. To improve the air circulation, you may leave the door slightly open, using a small object to hold it in place (I used a wine cork); and if your oven is fan-assisted, it&#8217;s even better. Bake at 150 C for about 2 hours or longer, until the meringue turns hard all through.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-248\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake22-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake22-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake22-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake22-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake22.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the meringue is ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool slightly&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-249\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake23-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake23-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake23-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake23-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake23.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then run the knife round the edges, take it out of the tray and leave to cool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-251\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake24-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake24-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake24-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake24-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake24.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, make the cream.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Place the butter into the bowl (butter should be soft and of room temperature&#8230;)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-252\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake25-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake25-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake25-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake25-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake25-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake25.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and whisk until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-253\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake26-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake26-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake26-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake26-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake26.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add condensed milk&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake27-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake27-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake27-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake27-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake27-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake27.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and whisk to combine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-255\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake28-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake28-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake28-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake28-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake28-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake28.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sift in the cocoa powder&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-257\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake29-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake29-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake29-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake29-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake29-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake29.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and whisk to combine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-258\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake30-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake30-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake30-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake30-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake30.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s the time to assemble the cake.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Carefully cut the upper crust off the chocolate layer, and then cut it into 2 layers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-259\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake31-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake31-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake31-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake31-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake31-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake31.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Break the upper crust into crumbs and put aside for decorating the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-261\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake32-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake32-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake32-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake32-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake32-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake32.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the chocolate layer onto the cake base&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-262\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake33-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake33-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake33-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake33-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake33-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake33.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and cover it with cream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-263\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake34-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake34-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake34-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake34-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake34-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake34.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, cut the rough edges off the meringue layer&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-264\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake35-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake35-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake35-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake35-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake35-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake35.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and put it on top of the cream layer, rough side down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-266\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake36-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake36-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake36-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake36-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake36-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake36.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cover the meringue layer with remaining cream&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-267\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake37-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake37-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake37-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake37-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake37-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake37.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and cover it with the second chocolate layer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-269\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake38-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake38-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake38-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake38-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake38-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake38.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, make the cream to cover the cake.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Whisk the cream until fluffy and glossy, but be careful not to over-whisk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-270\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake39-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake39-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake39-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake39-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake39.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the icing sugar, and mix it in. Don&#8217;t mix for too long, as the icing sugar melts in really easily.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-271\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake40-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake40-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake40-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake40-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake40-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake40.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cover the cake with the cream and put it in the fridge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-272\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake41-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake41-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake41-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake41-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake41-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake41.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time to decorate the cake.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Break the chocolate into small pieces, place it into a microwavable bowl&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-274\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake42-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake42-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake42-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake42-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake42-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake42.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and melt it in the microwave, in small intervals, stirring after each interval.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake43-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake43-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake43-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake43-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake43-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake43.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take the cake out of the fridge &#8211; it should be cool.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Make a small ball from crumbs off the chocolate layer and remaining cream, and place it on top of the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-276\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake44-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake44-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake44-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake44-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake44-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake44.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the ice-cream cone on the ball, and gently pour the warm melted chocolate onto the ball and the base of the cone, &#8220;gluing&#8221; the cone to the ball. Let the chocolate run off the sides of the cake, making drips.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Sprinkle the base of the ice-cream cone and the ball with coloured sprinkles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mc-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Michaela cake\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mc-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mc-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mc-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2mc.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And your cake is ready!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-277\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake45-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake45-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake45-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake45-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake45.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s absolutely delicious, and the birthday girl loved it \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-278\" src=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake46-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake46-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake46-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake46-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake46-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cake46.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I made this cake for my niece Michaela&#8217;s 16th birthday. She absolutely loved it, and since it has all things Michaela loves &#8211; chocolate, nuts and meringue, &#8211; I called the cake Michaela \ud83d\udc96\ud83c\udf70. The recipe is below, and method is explained step-by-step and illustrated. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude42 Chocolate base: Flour &#8211; 230 g Cocoa powder [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":303,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22\/revisions\/303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tashrecipes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}