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Ingredients · 8 servings

• 1Sponge, baked and cooled
• 450 gVanilla custard, cooled
• 500 gWhipped cream, whipped to soft peaks
• 180 gRaspberry jam, stirred smooth
• 350 gGreen marzipan, softened

Equipment

refrigerator, serrated knife, offset spatula, rolling pin, cake board, bowl, baking paper, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise en place

   Gather the sponge, custard, cream, jam, and marzipan; set out a scale, serrated knife, offset spatula, rolling pin, cake board, bowl, and baking paper. · 10 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Slice sponge

   Cut the cooled sponge horizontally into 3 even layers with a serrated knife, keeping the neatest layer for the top. · 5 min

   What to look for: The sponge layers are even and intact.

3. 3
   Spread jam

   Place the bottom sponge layer on the cake board, spread raspberry jam evenly, and keep the edge clean for smooth sides. · 4 min

   What to look for: The jam forms a thin red layer without dripping over the edge.

4. 4
   Add custard

   Set the middle sponge layer on the jam, spread vanilla custard in an even layer, and level it with the offset spatula. · 5 min

   What to look for: The custard layer is level and reaches close to the edge.

5. 5
   Shape cream dome

   Add the final sponge layer, spoon whipped cream over the top and sides, and shape it into a smooth rounded dome. · 8 min

   What to look for: The cake has a rounded white dome with smooth sides.

6. 6
   Roll marzipan

   Roll the green marzipan between baking paper into a circle about 35 cm wide, large enough to cover the dome and sides. · 10 min

   What to look for: The marzipan is thin, even, and wide enough to drape over the cake.

7. 7
   Cover cake

   Lift the marzipan over the cake, smooth from the crown down to the base, and tuck the edge neatly around the bottom. · 10 min

   What to look for: The marzipan sits smoothly over the dome with no large air pockets.

8. 8
   Chill cake

   Chill the cake in the refrigerator until the marzipan firms slightly and the cream holds clean slice lines. · 1 h

   What to look for: The cake feels cool and the dome holds its shape.

9. 9
   Serve chilled

   Slice the chilled cake with a warm clean knife, wipe between cuts, and serve while the custard and cream are distinct. · 3 min

   What to look for: Each slice shows sponge, jam, custard, cream, and green marzipan.