Orange Gateau recipe - How to make Orange Gateau
Method- Divide the cake into three equal parts.
- Make the syrup by mixing the orange juice and sugar and 1/2 teacup of water.
- Sprinkle this syrup over each of the three parts and allow to soak.
For the filling- Mix the orange juice, sugar, cornflour and butter in a vessel. Cook the mixture, stirring all the time until thick.
- Cool the mixture.
- Add the lemon juice, cream, colour, essence and rind. Taste and add the sugar of required.
How to proceed- Sandwich the cake pieces using generous quantities of the filling.
- Grate the chocolate or cut into pieces. Add 1/2 teaspoon of water and melt in a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cake and spread with a knife.
- Cook the orange rind in a little water for about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Apply the powdered sugar to the rind. Sprinkle this rind over the chocolate layer.
- Decorate with orange segments and fresh cream and chill.