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Strawberry Charlotte Cake

This delicious French cake combines ladyfingers, mascarpone and fresh strawberries. It's a classic and impressive treat that's sure to please.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mascarpone 
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup + 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 12.5 oz strawberries
• 1 1/4 cups orange juice 
  
• 1/3 cup strawberry syrup
• 40 ladyfingers

Preparation:

1. Beat the mascarpone with the 3 egg yolks, 2/3 cup powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat the egg whites until stiff and combine with the remaining 2 tbsp of powdered sugar. Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
2. Wash and dry the strawberries. Set aside a handful of strawberries for the decoration. Cut the remaining strawberries into small cubes.
3. In a deep plate, combine the orange juice and strawberry syrup. Briefly dip the ladyfingers in the mixture , then place them on the bottom of a springform pan. Then arrange the remaining ladyfingers vertically around the inside of the springform pan, as pictured.
4. Spread a layer of mascarpone onto the ladyfingers covering the bottom of the pan. Top with a layer of strawberry cubes. Add another layer of mascarpone, followed by another layer of cubed strawberries. Finish with a last layer of mascarpone. Smooth the surface neatly and store in the fridge for at least 10 hours.
5. When ready to serve, unmold the cake and decorate with the reserved whole strawberries. To keep with French tradition, tie a ribbon around the outside of the standing layer of ladyfingers.
6. Enjoy!