Pique Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Base
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Berries
While the cake is cooling, rinse the fresh berries under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 9
- 10
Garnish with Mint
Finely chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them over the berry mixture for added freshness.
Assembly
- 11
Serve the Cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, place it on a serving platter. Top it generously with the berry mixture and serve immediately.