Fruit of the Forest Gateau

This is a divine cake as a dessert or for afternoon tea.

Ingredients serve 14 -16

800 g fruit of the forest mix

1500 g whipped cream

800 g chocolate sponge

900 g dark chocolate shavings

Marsala

Method

Cut the 30 cm round chocolate sponge in three layer and place the bottom layer on a cake tray. Sprinkle Marsala on each layer. Spread fruit of the forest mix evenly on bottom layer surrounded with whipped cream. Place another layer of Marsala infused sponge on top and spread a layer of whipped cream. Lay last Marsala infused layer of sponge on top and cover the Gateaux with whipped cream. Wrap the side with dark chocolate shavings and divide the cake 14-16 pieces. Decorate the middle on top with dark chocolate shavings and sift some icing sugar on top. Pipe a rosette on each slice, decorate with a sliced strawberry and a blueberry.

Fruit of the forest mix

Ingredients

150 g blackberries

150 g raspberries

150 g strawberries

150 g blueberries

100 ml water

100 g caster sugar

40 g cornflour

70 ml Marsala

Method

Place the berries, water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil and allow cooking while stirring for approx. 4 minutes. Mix cornflour and Marsala in a bowl and add to the boiling fruit mixture. Pour the cooked mixture into a container and cover with food wrap. Allow cooling in the fridge before use.

Note: Try using brand or port wine instead of Marsala in the cake.