Little Corner Restaurant Cake - Dolce Del Cantoncino
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 24 ingredients
- 6 Eggs, room temperature
- 1 c Sugar
- 1/4 c Rum
- Coffee
- 1/4 c Espresso coffe, room temp.
- 1/2 c Sugar
- 9 Blanched almonds
- 2 cut
- 1/4 c Butter
- 1 c Sugar
- 1 1/2 c Chopped walnuts
- 2 oz Semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Sponge cake
- 1 c All-purpose flour
- 5 Egg yolks, room temperature
- 8 Egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 c Whipping cream
- 1 c Unsalted butter
- Dip
- 3 c Milk
- 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
- Water
- 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
- 3/4 c All-purpose flour
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Chicken egg
High in vitamin D · 2.0 µg per 100 g, 40% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
- Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
4 more authorised claims
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division.
Vitamin D is a nutrient you need for good health. It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones. NIH fact sheet
High in riboflavin · 0.5 mg per 100 g, 33% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Riboflavin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
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- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
- Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. NIH fact sheet
High in vitamin B12 · 0.9 µg per 100 g, 36% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
5 more authorised claims
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division.
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. NIH fact sheet
High in selenium · 31 µg per 100 g, 56% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
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- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
- Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Your thyroid gland needs selenium to produce hormones and function properly. NIH fact sheet
High in protein · 13 g per 100 g, 35% of the energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Source of vitamin A · 160 µg per 100 g, 20% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
3 more authorised claims
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet
Source of folate · 47 µg per 100 g, 24% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
- Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
- Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
5 more authorised claims
- Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
- Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
Folate is a B-vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Your body needs folate to make DNA and other genetic material. NIH fact sheet
Source of pantothenic acid · 1.5 mg per 100 g, 26% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters.
1 more authorised claims
- Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Pantothenic acid (also called vitamin B5) helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. It’s important for many functions in the body, especially making and breaking down fats. NIH fact sheet
Source of phosphorus · 198 mg per 100 g, 28% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
1 more authorised claims
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet
Source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) · 58 mg per 100 g, at least 40 mg per 100 g and per 100 kcal
- EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.
The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet
Contains DHA · 58 mg per 100 g, at least 40 mg per 100 g and per 100 kcal
- DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet
Contains choline · 294 mg per 100 g, at least 82.5 mg per 100 g
- Choline contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism.
- Choline contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function.
Choline is a nutrient that is found in many foods. Your brain and nervous system need it to regulate memory, mood, muscle control, and other functions. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Egg, whole, raw, fresh”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
- Hot sugar. Hot sugar sticks to skin and burns far hotter than boiling water: don't touch or taste it. Keep a bowl of cold water close, and keep children away while it cooks.
- Blending hot liquid. Let it cool a little first, fill the blender no more than a third, and hold the lid down with a folded towel. Start on the lowest speed. A stick blender in the pan is safer.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- A rich, luscious dessert from the famous Il Cantoncino Restaurante in Bologona.
- Prepare Sponge Cake. Prepare Custard Cream. Prepare Coffee Zabaglione. Cream butter in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Gradually add cooled zabaglione to butter, beating vigorously after each addition. Refrigerate mixture 2 to 3 minutes to stiffen slightly. Whip cream and refrigerate. Preheat oven to 200F (95C). Put chocolate into a small ovenproof bowl and place in oven until chocolate has melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Cut cake into 2 layers. Sprinkle rum over 2 cut surfaces of cake. Spread 1 layer with Custard Cream. Top with second layer. Spread zabaglione mixture evenly over top of cake. Hold cake in 1 hand and spread zabaglione mixture around sides of cake. Gently press walnuts onto sides of cake. Put whipped cream into a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tube. Pipe a cream border around edge of cake. Decorate center of cake with 9 cream rosettes. Dip almonds into melted chocolate and place on top of rosettes. Refrigerate cake until serving. Cake can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead. Let cake stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
- SPONGE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Butter and flour a 10-inch cake pan with a removable bottom; shake off excess flour. Melt butter in a small saucepan; cool slightly. Put eggs, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Set bowl in a larger one containing hot water or use a double boiler off the heat. Beat at high speed 10 to 12 minutes or until mixture is pale and thick and has tripled in volume. Sift flour over batter in several batches, gently folding in with a spatula after each addition. Gradually add cooled butter, folding gently until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out dry. Cool cake in pan 20 to 30 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cake can be prepared 1 or 2 days ahead, covered with plastic wrap and stored at room temperature.
- CUSTARD CREAM: In a medium saucepan, bring milk just to a boil. Put egg yolks, sugar and vanilla into a medium bowl. Beat 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is pale and thick. Gradually beat in flour. Very slowly stir half the hot milk into yolk mixture. Pour mixture into pan containing remaining hot milk. Whisk over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until custard has a medium-thick consistency. Do not let mixture boil. Place custard in bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- COFFEE ZABAGLIONE: In a large bowl or the top part of a double boiler, beat egg yolk and sugar until pale and thick. Set bowl or top part of double boiler over simmering water; do not let water boil. Gradually add coffee, beating constantly. Continue beating until zabaglione has doubled in volume and is soft and fluffy, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set pan or bowl over a bowl full of ice water. Stir with a whisk until mixture has cooled.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Cake tin
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Blender
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon
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Spatula
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Sieve