Red Soaked Fresh Fruit Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

RED SOAKED FRESH FRUIT CAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Sponge cake
1 1/2 c Blackberries
1 1/2 c Strawberries
1 c Red or black currants,
Stemmed
1 1/2 c Red cherries, pitted
1 oz Kirsch (clear cherry
Brandy)
Strawberry Sauce
Heavy (whipping) cream,
Whipped fresh mint leaves,
For garnish
-----STRAWBERRY SAUCE-----
1 pt Ripe strawberries, cleaned
And hulled
6 oz Mineral water
1 tb Sugar

In a large bowl, mix all the fruits and partially crush the fruit with the
back of a spoon to release some of the juices. Sprinkle with kirsch. Cover
and refrigerate. Prepare the cake. TO ASSEMBLE: Line a round, 3-quart mold
with plastic wrap. Line again with 1/2-inch slices of cake, pressing to
make sure the slices take the shape of the mold. Fill the cake-lined mold
with the refrigerated fruits and cover with more slices of cake. Press down
with a weight, such as a heavy plate and refrigerate 24 hours or overnight.
Unmold with the help of the plastic wrap or by running a sharp knife around
the edge, turn out on serving plate. Decorate with the whipped cream,
strawberry sauce, and mint leaves. TO PREPARE THE STRAWBERRY SAUCE: In a
blender, process the berries with the mineral water until puree.
Refrigerate.

Recipe: Chez Nous, 217 S. Avenue G, Humble, TX



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