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Make this stunning strawberry and elderflower gateau in just 30 minutes. As well as looking amazing, it tastes as good as anything from a top-end patisserie.

Strawberry & Elderflower Gateau - Summer Desserts

Ingredients

2 x 200g sponge flan cases (25cm)
6 tbsp strawberry jam or conserve
400g strawberries (look for ones that are a similar size), halved
600ml double cream
2 tbsp icing sugar , plus 150g
5 tbsp elderflower cordial
5-6 raspberries or some pink food colouring gel
small handful pistachios (optional), slivered or roughly chopped (see tip)
strawberry coulis or cream, to serve.

Method

STEP 1

Remove the base of a 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin (make sure it’s a deep one) and use it as a template to cut out a circle from each flan case. Chop the offcuts from the flans into small pieces and set aside. Reassemble the tin and line it with a couple of sheets of cling film, leaving enough overhanging to wrap up once the tin is filled.

STEP 2

Put one flan disc in the base of the tin and spread over half the jam. Arrange the strawberries around the outside with the cut surface facing outwards. If you have any particularly large or small strawberries, put them to one side.

STEP 3

Whip the cream, 2 tbsp icing sugar and 3 tbsp elderflower cordial together in a bowl until the mixture holds its shape. Chop the reserved strawberries, then fold them into the cream mixture. Use half of the cream to fill the centre of the gateau, spreading right to the edges so it holds the strawberries in place.

STEP 4

Push a single layer of the chopped flan offcuts into the cream (you may have some leftovers to nibble on), and drizzle over the remaining elderflower cordial. Stir the remaining jam through the rest of the cream, spread it over the flan pieces, and top with the final piece of flan. Fold over the cling film and give the gateau a gentle press down to compact the layers. Chill while you make the icing. Can be chilled for up to 24 hrs.

STEP 5

Crush the raspberries with the back of a fork and stir in the 150g icing sugar to make a thick icing. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. Alternatively, add enough water to the icing sugar to make a thick icing, then stir in a few drops of pink food colouring.

STEP 6

When you’re ready to serve, remove the cake from the tin and discard the cling film, then transfer to a cake stand. Spread the icing right to the edges, then scatter the pistachios in a ring around the top, if using, and serve with a little strawberry coulis or cream on the side, if you like.

Margarita Cupcakes - Mother's Day Desserts

Everything's better in cupcake form!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 large eggs
Juice of 3 limes, plus zest of 1 lime
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. milk (preferably whole or 2%)

For the frosting

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
5 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1/4 c. tequila
Coarse salt, for garnish
Lime zest, for garnish
Small lime wedges, for garnish

Directions
Make Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with 18 cupcake liners. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lime juice and zest and vanilla and mix until combined.
In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add half the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Pour in milk and mix until fully incorporated. Add remaining dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter.
Bake until slightly golden and a toothpick inserted into center of each cupcake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cupcakes cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make Frosting

In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, half of powdered sugar, lime juice, and tequila until light and fluffy. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with coarse salt, lime zest, and lime wedges and a cut decorative straw before serving.

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