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Dalgona Cake

Cultural Context

Dalgona Cake originated from the popular Korean dalgona coffee trend, which became a viral sensation during the pandemic. The cake combines the airy, whipped coffee topping with a light sponge cake, creating a delightful dessert that reflects the creativity of modern Korean baking. Today, variations of this cake can be found globally, appealing to coffee lovers everywhere.

KoreanKRdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 Tbsp (20g) sugar for Dalgona
a little bit of baking soda for Dalgona
46g Dalgona powder (or 49~52g for richer flavor)
400g heavy cream for Dalgona whipped cream
15g Dalgona powder for Dalgona syrup
60g water for Dalgona syrup
90g egg white for Earl Grey sponge
70g sugar for Earl Grey sponge
3 egg yolks (50~55g) for Earl Grey sponge
30g milk for Earl Grey sponge
24g vegetable oil for Earl Grey sponge
87g cake flour for Earl Grey sponge (or 90g without Earl Grey powder)
3g Earl Grey powder for Earl Grey sponge
some peanuts
1

Make Dalgona by melting sugar in a thin ladle over low heat until it caramelizes, then add a little baking soda and stir vigorously to create a fluffy texture.

2

For Dalgona whipped cream, whip 400g of heavy cream and mix in 46g of Dalgona powder (or up to 52g for a richer flavor).

3

Prepare Dalgona syrup by mixing 15g of Dalgona powder with 60g of water.

4

For the Earl Grey sponge, whisk 90g of egg whites with 70g of sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in 3 egg yolks, 30g of milk, 24g of vegetable oil, and 87g of cake flour (or 90g without Earl Grey powder) along with 3g of Earl Grey powder.

5

Bake the sponge cake until cooked through and allow it to cool before assembling the cake.

Equipment Needed

thin ladleWilton 1M piping tipsealing wax stamp

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Dalgona Cake
Local Name: 달고나 케이크

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