Orange and Lemon Gateau

by Tarla Dalal

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A blend of citrus juices enlivens this gateau.

Orange and Lemon Gateau recipe - How to make Orange and Lemon Gateau

Preparation Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 20 min. Total Time: 40 mins 7Serves 6 to 8.
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Ingredients

For the cake
Large Fatless Sponge Mixture
4 tbsp orange juice

For the filling
3/4 cup orange juice
6 tsp levelled, cornflour
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp orange rind
a few drops of orange essence
a few drops orange colour

Other ingredients
200 gms (7 oz.) fresh cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
a little grated chocolate or Praline Powder for decoration

Method

For the cake

Pour the cake mixture into a well-greased and dusted 175 mm. (7") diameter tin and bake in a hot oven at 200 degree C (400 degree F) for 15 minutes. The cake is ready when it leaves the sides of the tin and is springy to touch.
Cool the cake and divide into 2 parts horizontally.
Sprinkle the juice over both the cake parts.

For the filling

Mix the orange juice, cornflour, lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teacup of water. Put to boil and go on stirring and cooking until the mixture becomes thick. Cool.
Add the orange rind, essence and colouring.
Chill.

How to proceed

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