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CAKE: Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan; set aside.
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In a large bowl beat whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks.
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Gradually beat in 1/4 cup of the sugar, continuing to beat to stiff peaks.
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In a separate bowl beat the yolks with remaining sugar until light yellow and thickened.
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Scrape yolks over whites, add lemon rind and vanilla and fold together.
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Sift flour and salt over batter, folding in gently but thoroughly.
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Transfer to prepared pan.
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Bake at 350u00b0F for 25 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
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Let cool in pan on wire rack.
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If making ahead, remove from pan and wrap well for storage at cool room temperature for one to two days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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MOUSSE: In a very small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over water; set aside.
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Rinse, hull and puree berries.
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In a small saucepan combine puree, sugar and lemon juice and heat gently just long enough to dissolve sugar.
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Remove from heat.
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Warm softened gelatin over low heat until clear and syrupy.
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Stir into strawberry mixture.
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Transfer to a large bowl and chill to consistency of raw egg white.
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Whisk in the yogurt.
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Whip cream until form; fold into mousse and return to fridge.
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SYRUP: In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil.
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Remove from heat, cool and stir in liqueur.
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ASSEMBLY: Using a long serrated knife, cut cake into 2 thin layers.
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Place top half, but side up, in the bottom of a clean 9 inch spring for pan.
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Drizzle half the syrup evenly over the cut side of each of the 2 halves.
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Spoon strawberry mousse over cake in pan; don't worry if mousse extends over the sides.
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Set remaining layer, cut side over mousse, pressing gently.
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Cover and chill thoroughly, overnight if possible.
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Release sides of pan, and using a wide lifter, transfer cake to service plate, doily-lined if you've thought that far ahead.
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CREAM FROSTING AND GARNISH: Rinse and hull berries.
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Slice thinly.
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Whip cream until it's stiff and firm.
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Sweeten with sugar and spread evenly over top and sides of cake.
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Arrange berry slices in circle around the top and bottom edges of the cake.
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Refrigerate until serving time, which should be within the following hour or two.