Joli Gateau Recipe – Elegant & Easy to Make
A delicate and elegant French-style cake perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea. This layered sponge is filled with light cream and fresh berries, finished with a glossy glaze. Beautiful to look at and divine to taste!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- ¼ cup berry jam or glaze for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease and line an 8-inch round pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add oil, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt; fold gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25 mins or until golden and springy.
- Cool completely; slice cake into two even layers.
- Spread whipped cream and berries between layers.
- Top with jam glaze and dust with powdered sugar.
- Chill before serving for best flavor and structure.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- You can substitute berries with any seasonal fruit.
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