Slagroomtaart

• Prep time: 30 mins

• Cook time: 25 mins

• Total time: 55 mins (plus chilling)

• Servings: 12 slices

• Country of origin: Netherlands

• Description: A classic Dutch celebration sponge cake filled with jam and pastry cream, fully coated in fresh whipped cream and nougat crumbs.

• Presentation: Decorated with fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, mandarin slices), chocolate curls, and pressed nougat crunch along sides.

• Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 cup hazelnut nougat crunch (Nougatine)

  • Mixed fresh fruit and chocolate curls for decoration

• Step-by-step directions:

  • Beat eggs and sugar for 10 minutes until thick and pale ribbon forms.

  • Gently fold in sifted flour and cornstarch.

  • Bake in a greased cake pan at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes; cool completely and slice horizontally into 3 layers.

  • Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

  • Spread jam on bottom cake layer and a layer of whipped cream on second layer; stack together.

  • Frost entire cake exterior with remaining whipped cream.

  • Press nougat crunch against sides of cake and pipe cream rosettes on top decorated with fresh fruit.

• Optional variations: Add a layer of vanilla pastry cream inside alongside jam.

• Cooking tips: Whip cream until firm so cake frosting holds shape cleanly when decorated.

• Nutrition facts:

  • Calories: 330 kcal

  • Fat: 18g

  • Carbohydrates: 38g

  • Protein: 5g