Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Dessert of American origin prepared with butter, sugar, egg whites, flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar, almond essence and filled with strawberries, sugar, skimmed milk, low-fat cheese, orange juice, cream and almonds

Ingredients

Serves 16

Layer cake:

Butter (softened):  300 g (10.6 oz / ≈ 1¼ cups)

Granulated sugar:  450 g (15.9 oz / ≈ 2¼ cups)

Egg whites (room temperature):  7 (≈ 210 g / 7.4 oz)

Cake flour:  350 g (12.3 oz / ≈ 2¾ cups)

Baking powder:  4 teaspoons (≈ 16 g / 0.6 oz)

Water:  225 g / 225 ml (7.6 fl oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Vanilla sugar:  2 teaspoons (≈ 8 g / 0.3 oz)

Almond essence:  ½ teaspoon (≈ 2.5 ml)

Filling:

Strawberries (sliced):  570 g (20.1 oz / ≈ 5 cups sliced)

Sugar (divided):  140 g (4.9 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Concentrated skimmed milk:  2 tablespoons (≈ 30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Low-fat spreadable cheese:  230 g (8.1 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Orange juice (divided):  3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)

Whipped cream:  250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Toasted flaked almonds:  2 tablespoons (≈ 10 g / 0.35 oz)

Method

Preheat the oven to 350 °C.

Beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until frothy.

Gradually incorporate the egg whites, a third at a time, beating the mixture thoroughly after each addition.

Sift the cake flour and baking powder together

Gradually incorporate the butter alternating it with the water, starting and ending with the flour.

Stir in the vanilla and almond essence.

Pour the batter into a buttered and floured 25 cm diameter donut mold.

Bake in the oven at 350 ° C for 22-25 minutes,

Let cool in the mold on a wire rack for 10 minutes

Remove the cake from the mold and let it cool completely (about 30 minutes). Mix the strawberries with 50 g of sugar in a bowl,

Cover and let it rest for 1 hour.

Mix 100 g of sugar, milk and cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl

Whip the mixture with a mixer on medium speed until it is homogeneous. Cut the cake horizontally into 3 layers

Transfer the bottom layer to a serving dish, with the cut side at the top. Brush it with 1 tablespoon of orange juice

Spread half of the cream on top

Spread a third of the strawberries on the cream

Repeat the process ending with the last layer of cake and juice.

Spread the whipped cream on the top and sides of the cake.

Cover and cool for 30 minutes.

Garnish with the remaining strawberries

Serve sprinkled with almonds.

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Cheese: milk allergens

Strawberries: individual intolerance; possible cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Vanilla: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Cheeses: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of useful flora, protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Strawberries: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants-Strawberries also have diuretic properties. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Partially or totally skimmed milk: favorable for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system – The presence of tryptophan allows you to counteract depression

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Cream: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Vanilla: it has favorable effects on liver function to have choleretic, digestive, eupeptic, stomachic, hepatoprotective, antihepatotoxic, spasmolytic properties of smooth muscle fibers.

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

To be administered with caution to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)