Name: Festive punch slices – a colorful dessert full of flavor
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons granulated sugar; 8 tablespoons water; 8 eggs; 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 packet baking powder; 2 cups (2 × 250 ml) powdered sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 7 eggs; 250 g softened butter; 500 ml fruit syrup (preferably raspberry); 100 ml rum; ½ package baking powder; 2 tablespoons cocoa; pink food coloring; 450 g tart jam; 1 package punch glaze (Dr. Oetker); 1 teaspoon punch flavoring

Preparation procedure

Sponge Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Beat the egg whites with the sugar and water until stiff peaks form. Add the yolks and finally fold in the flour mixed with the baking powder. Divide the batter between two baking trays lined with parchment paper and bake for 12–15 min. Let cool.
Three-colored batter Cream the yolks with the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add the flour with the baking powder. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Divide into three portions: one uncolored, color the second with cocoa, the third with pink coloring.
Assembling the slices Spread half of the jam over the sponge layer. Place the colored layer on top, gently prick with a fork and pour over the syrup mixed with the rum and flavoring. Spread the other half of the jam, cover with the second sponge. Let soak for 30 minutes.
Punch glaze Prepare according to the instructions on the package with the punch flavoring. Pour the glaze over the top of the slices and let set for at least 1 h in the fridge. Cut with a wet, long knife into the desired number of pieces.

Result

Preparation: approx. 30 min
Baking: 30 min
Assembly and cooling: 2 h
Total: approx. 3 hours
Number of servings: 24 slices (tray 30 × 20 cm)

Conclusion

Festive punch slices, thanks to the colorful batter and the bold punch glaze, will surely liven up any table. When stored properly in a cool place they will remain moist and tasty for several days.