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Classic French Savarin Cake Recipe

Classic French Savarin Cake

Shaziya
The Classic French Savarin Cake is a masterpiece of delicate textures and rich flavors, perfect for any occasion. Its light, airy crumb is soaked in a fragrant syrup, creating a moist and indulgent bite.
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup

  • cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup limoncello

For the Cake

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • Zest from one orange
  • Zest from one lemon
  • ¾ cup butter softened

Garnish

  • cups heavy whipping cream
  • Fresh berries and segmented oranges

Instructions
 

  • Make the lemon syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar, water, lemon juice and limoncello and warm until the sugar is dissolved. Cover and set aside.
  • Make the cake: Butter and flour a 9-inch (23cm) bundt pan or savarin mold. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer with a paddle or in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
  • Add the milk, eggs and zest and beat for about five minutes to make a thick batter.
  • While continuously beating, add the butter about one tablespoon at a time until the batter is smooth and shiny.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm place to let rise for an hour.
  • After an hour, punch the dough down all over, cover and let rise for another hour, until the batter has risen to about ¾ of the way up the sides of the pan.
  • At the end of the second rise, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Remove the plastic and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the savarin is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • After the cake has rested in the pan for 10 minutes, carefully turn out onto a plate.
  • Pour half of the syrup into the pan and carefully return the cake to the pan.
  • With a skewer, poke many holes into the cake all the way through and pour the remaining syrup over the cake. Let the cake cool completely while soaking in the syrup.
  • Once the cake is cool, transfer to a serving plate.
  • Whip the cream to soft peaks and pile about half of the cream into the center of the cake. Place the remaining cream into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe stars decoratively over the top of the cake.
  • Top the cream with fresh berries and segmented oranges and serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Ungarnished cake can be stored in the cake pan, well wrapped and at room temperature for up to three days.
Keyword classic pastry, French dessert, Rum Syrup, Savarin cake, yeast-leavened cake
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