The name Le Fraisier comes from fraise (French for “strawberry”), and celebrates the sweetness of fresh, French strawberries.Our simplified take on the classic begins with a sponge cake (or génoise).Then it’s split in half, doused with citrus-kissed simple syrup, and filled and frosted with an almond-scented Whipped Cream Cheese.

Stunning yet effortless, this cake is the ultimate showstopper. Le Fraisier   Makes 1 (9-inch) cake Ingredients 5 large eggs (250 grams) ⅔ cup (133 grams) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract ½ teaspoon (2 grams) almond extract ¾ cup (94 grams) cake flour 6 tablespoons (48 grams) cornstarch ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted Orange Simple Syrup (recipe follows) 16 ounces (454 grams) small to medium fresh strawberries Whipped Cream Cheese (recipe follows) Garnish: fresh strawberries Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).Line bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.(Do not spray or butter pan.) (See PRO TIP.) In the heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together eggs, sugar, and extracts.

Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.Cook, whisking occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer registers 110°F (43°F).Carefully return bowl to stand mixer.

Using the whisk attachment, beat at high speed until thick,

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