Anna Pavlova classic cake

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   How to cook Pavlov's cake? Separate the whites from the yolks, do it carefully so that the yolk does not get into the whites, otherwise they will not climb. The bowl in which the whites and whisk of the mixer will be whipped should be perfectly clean and low-fat. Choose a deep bowl so as not to create splashes when whipping. Pour the proteins into a bowl, add a pinch of citric acid. Start whipping at slow speeds, gradually add powdered sugar in the rain.

2. Step 2:

   

   Beat for a couple of minutes, then increase the speed of the mixer and beat for about five more minutes. The finished meringue should be dense, smooth and shiny, when lifting the corollas, a "beak" should be formed, as in the photo. Add starch and vinegar (lemon or wine), mix thoroughly with a spatula.

3. Step 3:

   

   Draw a circle on the parchment, I circled the bottom of the split mold with a diameter of 21 cm and make the base of the cake. I used a pastry bag and a round nozzle, but you can use a spoon, lay out the meringue, and then smooth it out.

4. Step 4:

   

   Then make the sides.

6. Step 5:

   

   Use a spatula or knife to align the sides of the cake. Heat the oven to 200 ° C (to form a crust), then reduce the heat to 90-100 ° C and bake the meringue for another 1.5–2 hours in the top/ bottom mode with convection. The cooking time depends on the characteristics of the oven and the size of the meringue. Do not open the oven door during baking, otherwise the cake may settle.

7. Step 6:

   

   Prepare the cream. To do this, cool the cream well with a fat content of at least 33%, the bowl in which you will beat and the whisk of the mixer, I usually put it all in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Choose a deep bowl so as not to create splashes when whipping. Pour the cream into a bowl, add powdered sugar, start whipping at slow speeds. Beat for a minute.

8. Step 7:

   

   Then increase the speed of the mixer, and whisk for about three more minutes, until the mass thickens and circles begin to form on the cream from the whisk of the mixer. Add cream cheese, mix on low speed mixer until smooth.

9. Step 8:

   

   After baking, leave the cake in the oven until it cools completely. Then take out the cake, fill the voids with cream. How to decorate Anna Pavlova cake? Of course, you need to cover it beautifully with jam or pour syrup and lay out the berries. Berries, fruits, jam can be chosen to your taste.