Praline Layer Cake Recipe – From Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe

Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe – We love creating desserts that bring joy with every bite. One of our favorites is the Praline Layer Cake – a delightful dessert featuring moist layers of cake, rich glaze, and crunchy praline topping. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. Here’s how you can make it at home!

Praline Layer Cake Recipe

• 150 grams butter
• 175 grams sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 6 egg yolks
• 4 egg whites
• 125 ml rum
• 125 grams all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 90 grams cornstarch (sifted)
• 1 tsp baking powder (sifted)

The Glaze Recipe:

• 100 ml water
• 125 grams sugar
• 5 egg yolks
• 450 grams butter, softened
• 3 tbsp rum

The Praline Recipe:

• 6 tbsp water
• 225 grams sugar
• 150 grams sliced almonds

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Cake Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Grease a 22 cm round cake pan with butter and lightly dust it with flour.
• Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
• Add egg yolks and egg whites one by one, beating until fluffy.
• Gradually mix in rum and sifted flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it out.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
• Once cooled, slice the cake into three horizontal layers.

2. Glaze:

• Boil water and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
• Whisk egg yolks until thick and pale.
• Slowly pour the hot syrup into the egg yolks while whisking constantly.
• Continue whisking until the mixture cools down.
• Add softened butter and rum, mix well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Praline:

• Grease a square baking tray.
• In a saucepan, heat water and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the sliced almonds and stir until the sugar crystallizes.
• Pour the mixture into the greased tray and spread evenly.
• Allow it to cool and harden, then break it into pieces.

Assembling the Cake

• Spread a layer of glaze on the first cake layer.
• Place the second layer on top and repeat with the glaze.
• Stack the third layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining glaze.
• Sprinkle praline pieces on top of the cake.

5. Serving:

• Cut the cake into slices according to your preference.
• Serve and enjoy the crunchy, sweet praline topping with the soft cake layers.

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, this Praline Layer Cake will surely be a hit. Enjoy the taste of Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe right in your own home!

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