Professional confectioners know more than a dozen fillings for making delicious cakes. The recipe database is regularly updated, thanks to the inexhaustible imagination of masters in this field. Any housewife can now prepare a delicious birthday cake. All you have to do is open the Internet, choose the recipe you like and stock up on all the necessary products, as well as cooking tools. The list below includes the most delicious cake fillings with their descriptions.
Nutella
Nutella is one of the most delicious fillings for the cake of the same name. This is truly a heavenly pleasure that this confectionery product gives when you taste it. For a sponge cake, during the preparation process you cannot do without such products as roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, chicken eggs, vanilla essence and a little flour. Nutella or chocolate-nut butter, chocolate and cocoa powder are added to the cream. The finished product is super high in calories and filling. Chocolate lovers believe that a cake with this filling is the most delicious.
Exercise
And now a task to consolidate the material. Look at the cross-sections of the cakes from the Mousse Cakes online course. You need to understand from the photo what type of filling is in each of the 4 cakes. I’ll say right away that some fillings are determined immediately, but somewhere there may be several options. The correct answers can be found on the course page.
Yogurt filling
Yogurt filling for cake is included in the list of the most delicious cake fillings. Light yoghurt cream with gelatin and fruit syrup has the lowest calorie content compared to other types of fillings, which are particularly fatty. In addition to fruit syrup, it is recommended to add pieces of fresh berries to the cream. Strawberries are best suited for these purposes, as they will give the cake a particularly piquant and juicy taste. Suitable as a rare dessert for those who keep their figure.
Compote
A separate article is devoted to this and the previous filling. Be sure to stop by to learn more about the topic of berry pound cake fillings. What is compote? Let me ask you a question. Do you want a juice-based fruit jelly filling? What do you think if this filling contains pieces of fruit? Then you definitely need to make compote! How to cook it correctly? We will need water and sugar for the syrup; gelatin, pectin or agar-agar. We also choose fruits/berries from which we will prepare compote. Fruits can be pre-blanched or steamed with the addition of spices. We make juice or puree from some of the fruit. We will add the second part whole or cut into small pieces.
What is compote? I have already mentioned some small features in preparation: boil it in sugar syrup or berry-based syrup (puree or juice). Another difference between different types of compote is the consistency and method of preparation (this will depend on the choice of gelling agent). And, of course, the main characteristic of compote is what fruits/berries we use. For example, strawberries, currants, raspberries, cranberries, cherries, etc. Interestingly, to prepare this dessert you can use both fresh and frozen berries.
Cream based on condensed milk and sour cream
Tenderness is a cake that got its name because of its very tender and tasty filling. A cream is prepared based on condensed milk and sour cream. The last of the ingredients gives the finished product its most delicate taste. You will also need butter for the filling, which will also be the basis of the filling. It is recommended to supplement the delicate cream with slices of fresh peach and peach syrup. This confectionery product has gained great popularity because it is liked by most people with a sweet tooth who are not afraid for their figure.
bird's milk
The most delicate, weightless vanilla-cream souffle between thin shortbread cakes is a classic example of a mousse filling that is always popular.
Because of their lightness, mousse fillings can only be used in a single-tier dessert or the top “floor” of a cake. Mastic does not adhere well to fillings; a mirror glaze is an excellent solution.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a delicious filling for a cake of the same name that literally melts in your mouth. There are several cooking recipes. The most popular is the classic one, in which there is no need to bake the cakes. The cream is made from Philadelphia cheese and Mascarpone. Instead of the last ingredient, you can use regular cottage cheese, which must first be thoroughly wiped. To obtain a homogeneous mass and thickening, a little gelatin is added to the products. This filling and cake are valued for their simplicity and speed of preparation. In addition, the cake really turns out “finger-licking good,” as they say.
Counting grams
Very often, the weight of a wedding cake is calculated based on the number of grams per guest. However, this is not entirely correct. For example, you order a cake with a light base (for example, yogurt). In this case, when calculating its weight using the gram/person formula, you may find yourself in a situation where the portions will be simply huge. This means that the cake will remain uneaten, which is not entirely pleasant from the financial side.
The second example is a dense, heavy filling. In this case, the cake may turn out to be small and not enough for everyone. Therefore, you first need to decide on the composition of the filling and tell the pastry chef how many guests you have invited and he will calculate the weight of the wedding cake based on this data.
Read about the correct calculations in the article: How to correctly calculate the weight and size of a wedding cake!
Filling for honey cake
Honey cake is a popular cake that has one of the most delicious fillings, which is why it has gained immense popularity and love among those with a sweet tooth. There is a large selection of cream recipes for this cream. One of the most delicious, in our opinion, is Honey cake stuffed with condensed milk. Thanks to this product, the finished product is not only incredibly tasty, but also satisfying. In addition to condensed milk, the cream will require good butter and vanilla sugar. As you can see, the recipe does not require many ingredients and is easy to prepare. It is enough to melt the butter and mix all the products using a mixer. The filling is ready to be applied to the prepared shortcakes.
Protein custard (Italian meringue)
Another economical cream, but in certain combinations it is incomparable. In this recipe we brew egg whites, so you don’t have to worry about any bacteria. Protein cream goes well with sour fillings. For example, you can layer your sponge cake with lemon curd and cover the cake with this cream.
The only difficulty is that this recipe requires a kitchen thermometer (you can buy it here).
We take:
- egg whites - 55 gr. (about 2 pcs.)
- a few drops of lemon juice
- water - 30 ml
- sugar - 170 gr.
- vanilla extract - 1 tsp.
Cooking:
- Place egg whites with lemon juice in a mixer bowl.
- Pour water into a saucepan, add sugar, mix gently with a silicone spatula and place on moderate heat.
- At the same time, we begin to beat the egg whites at high mixer speed (5-10 minutes).
It is important not to overbeat the egg whites, otherwise the mixture will begin to fall off. Once the whites are whipped into a stable fluffy mass, reduce the mixer speed to medium.
- When the syrup reaches 120ºС, remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour the syrup into the whites in a thin stream, continuing to operate the mixer at low speed. After pouring in the syrup, beat for another 5 minutes until the mixture becomes glossy and fluffy.
Curd cream with chocolate and coffee
Coffee fluff is a delicious cake, 90% of which is the filling. Cottage cheese cream with chocolate and coffee is applied to a single thin cake layer. The confectionery product is prepared very simply and quickly, which is why many housewives love it, who want to pamper their family with something tasty for tea. To prepare the filling, you should stock up on any chocolate, chicken eggs, cottage cheese, granulated sugar and cappuccino bags. Also, don’t forget about heavy cream, which will serve as the basis for the airy cream. In order for the filling to really become airy, you need to use a mixer.
Scandinavian bread snack cake
Using a traditional Scandinavian recipe, you can make a delicious sandwich cake.
- 2-3 (depending on weight) loaves of white bread (choose round loaves);
- 600 gr. curd cheese;
- 400 gr. fat sour cream;
- 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
- 4 boiled eggs;
- 300 gr. smoked red fish, such as chum salmon;
- 1 bunch of dill and green onions;
- a little liquid cream.
For decoration:
- several large boiled shrimp;
- 4 boiled eggs;
- some herring or cod caviar;
- 1 cucumber;
- greenery.
Cut the top off a round loaf of bread and set them aside; we won’t need them. Cut the rest of the bread into layers about 1 cm thick. Carefully cut off the crusts.
Mix mayonnaise, cottage cheese and sour cream in a large bowl, season the mixture with pepper and salt. If the mass turns out to be very dense, then you need to add a little cream. You should get a creamy mass that can be easily applied to the prepared bread cakes.
Separate part of the cream to grease the sides of the cake, divide the rest of the cream into two parts. Mix one part with chopped green onions and boiled eggs. Mix the second part of the cream with finely chopped red fish and dill.
Assembling the cake. Grease the first cake with egg cream. Place the second round of bread on it and grease it with fish cream. We lay out all the cakes, alternating the fillings. When the cake is assembled, coat the sides of the cake with the cream that we set aside in advance. Let the cake soak in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Decorate the cake with chopped boiled eggs, topped with herring, cucumber slices and herbs.
Frosty chocolate
Frosty chocolate is a cake filling whose taste will not leave anyone indifferent. The mint syrup included in its composition gives the finished chocolate cakes and buttercream a piquant and exotic feel. Hence the name - frosty chocolate. To prepare a delicious cream you will need very rich cream, the most delicate mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and mint syrup. You can top it off with chocolate chips. The finished product is coated with chocolate glaze, which is a worthy addition to the exquisite taste.
Praline
What is praline? These are ground almonds fried in sugar. Often they began to replace almonds with other nuts. And use chocolate as the third ingredient. But it all depends on your imagination and on the availability of the necessary ingredients... and also on taste and personal preferences. How to cook it correctly? Preparing praline is surprisingly easy. You need to melt the sugar and pour the caramel over the nuts. After complete hardening, such a workpiece will be left to grind with a blender.
What is praline like? I have already said that caramel nut powder can be made from any nut: almonds, hazelnuts and even walnuts. The nuts should first be dried and peeled. You can even slightly detail the nuts. Which biscuits go best with? Walnut praline goes well with delicate chiffon sponge cake. And with chocolate cakes, praline will seem like a fairy tale! An interesting composition is praline with sponge cake with candied fruits or pieces of fruit.
Raffaello
Raffaello is a very tasty cake filling that will bring heavenly pleasure when tasting it. It is easy to prepare and does not require many ingredients or time. She will require a pack of good quality butter, a can of condensed milk, a couple of white chocolate bars and coconut flakes. Solid ingredients are heated in a water bath and then mixed with other products. After this, the mixture must be beaten with a mixer to give airiness to the cream. The finished filling can be used both for cake layers and for tea cookies. It turns out incredibly tasty.
The best solutions for the ceremony in autumn-winter 2020-2021
In autumn and winter, it is very important to create a warm and cozy environment for your wedding. At this time, it is appropriate to use crystal and antique candlesticks. Fir branches, cones, greenery, furs, cashmere are suitable for decorating the room.
Fir branches, cones, greenery, furs, and cashmere are suitable for decorating the room.
Among the fashionable trends in wedding decorations in 2022, you can also notice ice arches and snow attributes. The main colors of the autumn-winter period next year will be:
- rich blue;
- orange;
- light pink;
- grey;
- green;
- brick;
- olive.
Brown-orange
This color fits perfectly with the theme of an autumn wedding. Its naturalness and naturalness will help make the wedding stylish and sunny. The shade will reveal its properties well in combination with classic black and white.
Accessories, bar and room decoration will look great in this color. You can make accents in the outfits of the bride and groom in amber.
Pink
Among the wedding fashion trends of 2022, there is a shade of pink again. The wedding color that will be fashionable next year combines the properties of tea rose and dirty powder. This gentle rich tone will add nobility to the event.
Dirty yellow
This rich shade is perfect for placing accents among details. It harmonizes with white, brown, beige, green tones. This shade is used to highlight furniture, dishes, vases, figurines, cake decorations, and wedding bouquets.
This color is perfect for the beginning of autumn, when the sun is still shining and the air temperature is reminiscent of the summer months.
Gray shades
Various tones of gray are a great choice for a stylish, balanced wedding. Groom's suit, bride's accessories, bouquet, cake, room decoration, table setting - shades of gray will find their use.
When decorating a room, you should remember that gray goes well with white, black, soft pink, and peach. It also harmonizes with light wood.
The best solutions for spring-summer wedding 2022
The spring-summer period is attractive for newlyweds because at this time there is not only warm and sunny weather, but also a suitable atmosphere: flowering trees, bright delicate greenery. At this time, preference is given to delicate and bright decoration concepts.
For wedding decoration you will need ribbons, pastel-colored fabrics, flower garlands, vintage vases, lace decorations. The best color solutions for wedding decorations for spring-summer 2022:
- lilac;
- lavender;
- light green;
- blue;
- mint;
- purple.
Natural green
Shades of greenery are a great solution for a wedding in the spring-summer season. You can choose different tones, make some of them the color of the room’s decoration, some - dedicate to accents, and leave others for the main decor. By combining them with wooden decoration elements, you can decorate your wedding in a trendy eco-style.
Lavender
This year's popular lavender shade will remain relevant next year. It is often used to create a vintage wedding, a Provence-style ceremony that will be a trend for next year, or retro.
It goes well with white and cream shades. You can choose bridesmaids' outfits, floristry, and accessories in this color.
Blue
The sky blue shade will make the event very gentle, airy and reverent. Great for young couples. The tone can be used in combination with peach or light pink flowers.
Some couples choose a gray-blue shade for the overall design concept of the room. Wedding textiles look good in blue tones.
Powdery shades
A wedding in such colors turns out stylish and touching. When deciding which color from those that are in fashion is best to choose for a wedding in 2022, you can consider shades of powdery tones.
For a spring or summer wedding, light mint, cream, soft pink, and beige are suitable. They can be combined with other powdery shades. Both small and large details look good in these tones: curtains, tablecloths, carpet, furniture.
When choosing a color for the ceremony, which will take place in 2022, you should study photos of wedding fashion trends and recommendations from event organizers. In addition to fashion trends, it is necessary to take into account your own preferences, so that on the wedding day every little detail, down to the color of the walls of the hall, will be a joy for the bride and groom.
Red velvet
Red velvet is a filling that has an unsurpassed and very delicate taste containing pieces of fresh strawberries. The cream is prepared on the basis of velvety and delicate mascarpone cheese and cream whipped with powdered sugar. You will also need good quality butter with a fat content of 82.5%. A cake with such a filling has gained enormous popularity; it came to Russia from the USA. The finished product is distinguished not only by its piquant taste, but also by its satiety. The cake has not only the most delicate filling, but also a cake-type dough that literally melts in your mouth. Having tasted this homemade delicacy once, you will want to make it again and again to pamper yourself, your family or guests.
Mousse
The filling is tender and airy in texture. Consists of two parts: base and aeration. The role of the base is to add flavor to the entire dessert. Ganache, crème anglaise, curd/cremu or even fruit puree act as a mousse base. Aeration adds lightness and airiness to the mousse. Most often, cream is used as aeration, less often meringue. To keep the mousse stable, gelatin is always used in recipes. Cakes with layers of mousse instead of cream (for example, cream cheese) can be frozen.
Mousses are used not only in mousse cakes, but also instead of cream in sponge cakes. If cream cheese almost always has the same taste (variations exist, but the taste is always recognizable, the base is the same), then the taste and texture of mousses are limitless. And only with mousses can you create unique, special desserts. At the same time, they are prepared quite simply. Biscuit is more difficult to prepare, honestly. And for example, the blog published several cakes with mousse instead of cream cheese: recipe for Poppy Cake, Frazier Cake and Chocolate Mint Cake.
Chocolate fantasy
Chocolate Fantasy is a very tasty cake filling that guests will definitely love. To prepare the cream, the culinary master should stock up on cream, the fat content of which should not be less than 30%, cocoa and, of course, sugar. To prepare the ganache you will also need cream, granulated sugar, and dark natural chocolate. You can use coffee liqueur as an impregnation, which will give the finished product a special richness and taste. Before putting the creamy contents on the cakes, they are soaked. A cake with such a filling turns out incredibly tasty and tender.
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Examples of the most beautiful desserts
If the wedding is designed in a certain color, you can use it in the decoration of the dessert. For example, the base of the cake is a bright, rich color, and the higher it is, the paler the shade. This is how a stunning gradient effect is created, which has become very popular lately. Rainbow filling with added dyes will be the highlight of the celebration. Guests will love a cake with layers of different colors, because in each plate they will have a personal edible rainbow.
When decorating a wedding in combination with white, newlyweds often choose red, because it is the color of love and passion. Marsala and dark red colors are also very popular. Red roses on a wedding cake in combination with a satin decorative ribbon will look elegant, stylish and very solemn. Even the most exclusive ideas for decorating a wedding cake can be easily implemented.
For a wedding in silver-white or golden-white colors, you can use edible silver and gold leaf
Cakes with such decor will always attract the attention and admiring glances of guests. Culinary masterpieces designed using a food printer are becoming increasingly popular
This miracle of technology allows you to transfer any photographs and images onto food paper. If desired, you can use photographs from the personal archive of the newlyweds or use images of some memorable and symbolic places for them in the design.
The masterly work of the pastry chef, his skill and sleight of hand can create real magic on the festive table of the newlyweds. The confectioner can also be called an artist, because the beauty and harmony of color combinations and the appropriateness of certain decorative elements of the dessert depend on his sense of taste and style.
It is important that the master puts his soul into his favorite business, and then the result will delight the newlyweds and all the guests of this wonderful and memorable holiday of love and family happiness
To learn how to make a wedding cake with your own hands, watch the following video.
Confiture
Berries and fruits in a cake always look great! The taste of the dessert becomes richer (the much-loved “sourness” appears), and the appearance becomes brighter. However, the use of fresh berries and fruits is not always appropriate. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, out of season, berries and fruits are quite expensive. Secondly, the berry filling may leak and the cake will simply become soggy. And thirdly, even if you prepare the cake in season and pick the berries from your own garden, in extreme heat they can quickly spoil. That is why it is common to use jam for cakes. Leave fresh berries and fruits only for decoration. Translated from French, “confiture” means “cooked in sugar.” Confiture can be made from berries, fruits and even vegetables. Its distinctive feature is its thick consistency, thanks to which the filling does not spread and the cake remains attractive. You can cook the confiture yourself, but be prepared to spend a couple of hours at the stove. Or order a ready-made solution on our website. The “Classic” line is traditional confitures with sugar, based on original combinations of ingredients. The delicate taste of the sponge cake prepared according to the traditional recipe will be favorably emphasized by the “Banana with Strawberry” confiture. If you decide to make a chocolate sponge cake, we recommend that you try confitures ● Cherry with mint flavor; ● Cherry with cocoa beans; ● Orange with lemon; ● Apricot with grapefruit; ● Strawberry.
