Ingredients:
4 eggs
3\4 (185 ml) cup sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
1\2 cup (125 ml) flour
3 tbsp (45 ml) melted butter
Instructions:
In a large bowl or stand mixer beat the eggs and sugar until tripled in volume (around 15 minutes)
Add the vanilla and fold in the flour and butter
Pour batter into a 8 inch by 8 inch cake pan and bake for 20 minutes
Allow to cool completely
Chocolate Buttercream
Ingredients:
1\2 cup (125 ml) sugar
3 tbsp (45 ml) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
2 eggs
Beaten until frothy
1 cup butter (250 ml) (soft but not melted)
1\2 cup (125 ml) melted chocolate
Instructions:
In a small saucepan combine sugar, water and honey
Turn the heat on to medium and boil to 117 degrees (approximately 5 minutes)
Remove from heat and pour into beaten eggs
Beat on high speed for 5 to 15 minutes
Slowly whisk in the chocolate and butter
Refrigerate until ready to use
Cake assembly
Cut the cake in half through the middle
Spoon some frosting onto the base of the cake and smooth along to create a flat surface
Cover with your favorite fruit and then spoon some frosting on top and then cover with the other half of the cake
Spoon the remaining frosting along the outside of the cake and cool until ready to serve
Pictured below with raspberries
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