Ingredients
Method
Make the Green Grape Compote
- In a saucepan, cook green grapes, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until the water visibly reduces.
- Add 1-2 drops of green food colouring (optional) and mix well.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling film, and refrigerate.
Prepare the Sponge Cake
- Place eggs and sugar in a bowl over a saucepan with hot water. Keep whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 40°C (104°F).
- Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed until the batter is foamy and forms ribbons.
- Sift in all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gently fold in with a spatula.
- Melt butter and milk over hot water. Mix a small portion of batter into it, then combine it with the rest of the batter.
- Pour into a greased and lined 7-inch cake pan. Bake at 170°C (350°F) for 35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the Whipped Cream
- Place a bowl of whipping cream over another bowl filled with ice and chilled water.
- Beat the cream while gradually adding powdered sugar until peaks form.
- Divide the cream into two equal parts. Add green food coloring to one portion and mix well.
Assemble the Cake
- Trim the brown top of the cake and slice it into three equal layers.
- Pipe uncoloured whipped cream between layers and add green grape compote.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Spread green-coloured whipped cream over the cake and decorate with white whipped cream, fresh grapes, and mint leaves.
- Refrigerate again for 20 minutes if the cream starts melting.
Notes
Notes:
Tips
- Use fresh green grapes
- Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
- Gently fold the flour.
- Let the cake rest in the fridge before serving.
