Pastel De Abundancia Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Cake Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling
- 8
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 9
Fold in Fresh Fruit
Gently fold in the fresh fruit into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Assembly and Topping
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the cream cheese filling on top, then place the second layer on top of the filling.
- 11
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top and sides of the assembled cake.
- 12
Garnish
Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves as desired.
