Charlotte Russe Cake: A Delightfully Easy Treat for Everyone
Charlotte Russe Cake is a delightful dessert that combines light sponge cake with creamy filling, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ladyfingers
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the ladyfingers by lining a cake pan with them.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
- Heat the cream to just below boiling and add to the egg mixture gradually.
- Dissolve gelatin in cold water and then mix it into the cream mixture.
- Add vanilla extract, then pour mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Chill in the refrigerator until set.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Serve with fresh fruits or slathered with chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Charlotte Russe Cake, easy dessert, sponge cake, creamy dessert