Gateau Citronella
by Tarla Dalal

Fruits inside, fruits outside, and a dash of rich whipped cream to hold them together! Well, as the name suggests Gateau Citronella is a dessert that features ample citrus fruits like kiwi, orange and sweet lime sandwiched between cream-coated, sugar-soaked vanilla sponge cake. Layering the sponge with Chantilly cream, which is sweetened whipped cream, works like magic in imparting a creamy texture to every mouthful. Refrigerating the arrangement for a while is essential for the fruity filling and garnish to set. Continue to store it in the fridge till serving, to ensure that the fruits remain fresh.

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Gateau Citronella recipe - How to make Gateau Citronella

1 (75 mm. (7") diameter) eggless vanilla sponge cake

For The Chantilly Cream
3 cups beaten whipped cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

To Be Mixed Together For The Soaking Syrup
4 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp orange squash
1/2 cup water

For The Flling
1 cup seasonal mixed fruits (sliced apples , sliced kiwi , orange segments and sweet lime segments)

For The Garnish
1/2 cup sliced mixed fruits (apple , kiwi , orange and sweet lime)

Method
For the chantilly cream

Combine all ingredients in a deep bowl and fold gently.
Divide the chantilly cream into 3 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

Slice the vanilla sponge cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
Place the bottom layer of the vanilla sponge cake on a turntable or serving plate and sprinkle ? of the soaking syrup evenly over it.
Spread 1 portion of the chantilly cream evenly over the cake.
Top with ½ the fruits and place the middle layer of the vanilla sponge cake over it.
Sprinkle another ? of the soaking syrup evenly over it.
Spread the 2nd portion of the chantilly cream evenly over it.
Top with the remaining ½ of the fruits and place the topmost layer of the vanilla sponge cake over it.
Sprinkle the remaining ? of the soaking syrup evenly over it and spread the remaining chantilly cream evenly over it.
Garnish with mixed fruits and refrigerate for 1 hour or till set.
Cut the cake into 6 equal wedges and serve chilled.