Styrofoam cake: The surprising dessert everyone loves

Styrofoam cake is an unassuming dessert that can surprise anyone with its taste and delicacy. Despite its amusing name, this baked good has quickly gained popularity in many homes. It's easy to prepare, and its taste can be likened to a light cheesecake, minus the cheese! If you're searching for a fail-proof cake recipe that impresses everyone with its simplicity, styrofoam cake is an excellent choice. It enchants with its delicate texture and coconut aroma. Discover how easy it is to create this treat in your kitchen.

The styrofoam cake is a unique dessert that resembles cheesecake, but it differs in composition and structure. Instead of quark, the filling contains sour cream and coconut flakes, giving the cake lightness and a unique flavor. The whole thing is baked on a shortcrust pastry base, and the top is crowned with a crispy crumble made from the same dough as the base. This provides an ideal balance between a delicate interior and a crunchy surface. Although the name may not sound enticing, it's worth giving this baked good a chance—its taste will certainly enchant you.

Ingredients for styrofoam cake:

For the base and crumble:

• 1 stick of cold butter
• 5 egg yolks
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder

For the cream filling:

• 3 cups of 18% sour cream (about 7 ounces each)
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 package of vanilla pudding mix
• 7 ounces coconut flakes
• Half a teaspoon of baking powder

How to prepare styrofoam cake step by step:

1. Prepare the shortcrust pastry: Start by preparing the dough that will serve as the base and the top crumble. Cut the cold butter into cubes and quickly knead the remaining ingredients into a uniform shortcrust pastry. Remember to work quickly; overworking can make it hard after baking. Once ready, divide the dough into two parts—use 3/4 for the base, wrap 1/4 in foil, and place it in the freezer.

Prepare the base: Roll out the larger portion of the dough and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate the tray with the base to cool the dough while you prepare the cream filling.

Cream filling: Separate the egg whites from the yolks in separate bowls. In a large bowl, blend the sour cream, yolks, sugar, pudding mix, coconut flakes, and baking powder until smooth and uniform.

Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, and gently fold them into the prepared cream filling. Use a spoon or spatula to ensure the mixture doesn't lose its fluffiness.

Combine ingredients: Remove the chilled base from the refrigerator and pour the cream filling over it. Then, grate the remaining dough from the freezer with a coarse grater directly on top of the cream filling.

Styrofoam cake is a real gem. Its delicate texture, sweet taste, and ease of preparation make it an ideal dessert for any occasion. If you haven't had the chance to try it yet, make sure to catch up!