Торт "Демидов"

A 19th-century "Demidov" cake based on a recipe by Ferdinando Grandi, the iconic 19th-century Italian chef, pastry chef, and poet who made a significant contribution to the fusion of French culinary techniques and Russian aristocratic luxury. He served as the personal chef to the famous member of the Russian dynasty, Anatoly Nikolaevich Demidov (Prince of San Donato), as well as the Marquis de Monteynard. Working at the intersection of cultures, Grandi masterfully adapted complex French classics to the tastes of the wealthiest people of his time. ------------ *Subscribe to stay up to date with the most interesting things from the culinary world*: Recipe website: https://www.niksya.ru My Telegram: https://t.me/niksya_nt ------------ *Ingredients for 1 20-22 cm diameter pan*: *Genois sponge cake*: 125 g almonds 250 g sugar 185 g flour 2 whole eggs 6 yolks 2 tbsp brandy (or cognac, or maraschino) Zest of 1 orange 250 g butter Pinch of salt *Syrup*: 150 g water 90 g sugar 120 g liqueur (Maraschino, Limoncello, Grand Marnier) zest of 2 oranges 1 tsp Vanilla 2-3 peaches *Filling*: 400 ml Milk (preferably full-fat 3.2% or half and half with cream 10-20%) 4 egg yolks 70-80 g Sugar Zest of 1 orange ----------------------------- *TimeCode*: 00:00 Dessert History 10:54 Fruit in Syrup 11:34 Genois Sponge Cake 13:13 Filling 13:28 Assembly and Re-Bake 15:17 Finished Cake 16:20 Tasting