Berries 'N' Cream Cake

Yes, it's Shavuot today, a free and not too warm day outside..
Few months ago, Bill send me in one of his mails a word document with a recipe for the "Berries 'N' Cream Cake", he send me his cake photo too.. his cake was So pretty! ; I know I'll make this cake as soon as I can, but I was waiting for a special event..
2 days ago ,when I was planing what to do ahead for the holiday ,Bill and his cake flow through my mind ..
Strawberries can't be found now in Israel so I use Cherries and less

Berries 'N' Cream Cake - Family Circle.com
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 quarts strawberries, rinsed
1/4 cup strawberry jelly, meltedFilling:2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
Directions1. Heat oven to 325°F.
Coat the bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line with waxed paper; coat paper. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
In second bowl, whisk oil, egg yolks, 1/2 cup cold water, vanilla and lemon juice. Let sit 3 minutes to thicken, then stir slightly thickened oil mixture into flour mixture until blended. Set aside.
2. In large, clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed, until foamy.
Increase speed to high; beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold one-third of the whites into flour mixture; then fold in remaining whites.
3. Divide batter between prepared pans, gently smoothing tops.
4. Bake cakes at 325°F for 30 minutes or until cakes spring back when lightly pressed. Run a thin knife around edge of pans to release cakes. Invert cakes onto racks; tap to release from pans.
Remove waxed paper; return to right-side up. Let cakes cool completely.
5. Slice one of the cake layers in half. Repeat with second layer, for a total of 4 layers.
6. Slice 6 cups of the berries and toss in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of the melted jelly.
Place one cake layer on pedestal. Top with 1-1/4 cups Filling (recipe follows). Layer with 3/4 cup of the sliced berries.
Repeat twice more, then top with final cake layer. Cut remaining berries in half. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons jelly.
Spread remaining Filling on top of cake. Top with strawberries and serve.
7. Berries 'N' Cream Filling: Once cakes have cooled, combine gelatin and 2 tablespoons cool water in a bowl.
Let stand 3 minutes. Microwave on HIGH for 15 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth and then cool slightly.
8. Combine cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add cream; continue to beat until very foamy. While beating, add gelatin in a thin stream. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Use immediately to fill layers of cake; do not prepare ahead of time.
 Full recipe is here

Baba al Limoncello -before dipping in syrup and before filling and glazing.. a wonderful recipe !

Baba al Limoncello
/ gogetlost.com-Mangia Bene
½ Cup Milk
1 Envelope active dry yeast or 1 ¾ teaspoons instant yeast
¾ Cup all-purpose Flour
3 Eggs
½ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 ½ Cups all-purpose Flour
8 Tablespoons Butter, melted and cooled
Limoncello Syrup - see recipe below
Limoncello Glaze - see recipe below
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
For the sponge, heat ½ Cup Milk to lukewarm; sprinkle the yeast on the surface and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth and slowly stir in ¾ Cup Flour. Cover the sponge and let ferment for 20 minutes. Butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray regular or miniature muffin cups.
Full recipe is here

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