Easter nest

Method7 steps · about 55 min

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   Step 1: For the cake: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with margarine and dust with some flour.

   Uses extra margarine for greasing cake pan · extra flour for dusting cake pan

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   Step 2: Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and store in the fridge.

   Uses whites from the 4 eggs; reserve yolks

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   Step 3: In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the egg yolks, sugar and the lemon zest until a creamy mixture. Add the vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), liquid caramel (1 tablespoon), yogurt and mix for 3 to 4 minutes until well incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixed with the baking powder (1 teaspoon) and beat until obtain a homogeneous and quite creamy mixture. Finally, fold gently the whipped egg whites with a spatula.

   Uses 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar · zest of one lemon · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · 1 tablespoon liquid caramel · 125 grams (4 1/2 ounces) natural yogurt · 150 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon baking powder · yolks from the 4 eggs separated in step 2

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   Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).

   Bake cake · 30 minUses cake batter with flour, sugar, yogurt, caramel and separated eggs

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   Step 5: When the cake is cooked, remove from oven, unmold onto a plate and set aside.

   Uses cake baked 25–30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean

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   Step 6: For the topping: In a bowl, place the chocolate broken into pieces together with the margarine (1 tablespoon) and melt in the microwave. Remove from microwave and stir with a fork until a creamy mixture. Pour the cream (150 ml) and mix well.

   Uses 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate · 1 tablespoon margarine · 150 ml whipping cream

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   Step 7: Pour the chocolate cream over the cake and garnish with chocolate shavings. Garnish with sugared almonds and serve.

   Uses Chocolate shavings · Sugared almonds · baked cake unmolded onto serving plate · 200 g dark chocolate melted with margarine and mixed with 150 ml cream