My Lady Chef novel Chapter 105

Anneal's POV:

By the goddess....

These colorful dome cakes were originally beautiful in their simplicity but when June sliced the big white cake. I saw not one, not two...

but four different layers inside a small cake! Only the most gifted cake makers which great dexterity in their hands can make such perfect layers of whipped cream, cake sponge, jam, and chocolate. They look so pristine and perfect that I was dazzled when the layers shined as they made it to our plates.

"Such beautiful layering..." I gasped when June gave me a slice of the white princess cake with a piece of the crown decoration placed on the side.

"The white princess cake is a simple raspberry jam and chocolate flavour." The duchess explained as we both took a bite.

Ooohhh!

Fluffy sponge cake, a rich melt-in-your-mouth custard that just melds with the tart and sweet jam and bittersweet chocolate, and the taste were cleansed away by the creamy yet delicious whipped cream.

It was over before I could even register what I ate. So I ate another and another till my piece was finished. The chocolate crown was something I went for last and it melted in my mouth very well.

But...instead of a rich taste I got something...fruity and floral but it was sweet and delicious...

This was chocolate? It tasted like berries.

"This cannot be chocolate.." I looked at the cut section of the crown and saw a rosy pink color amidst the gold.

"It is called Pink Ruby Chocolate, Princess. A newly discovered product from the Exotic Lands. It was a gift to me by Prince Oshu and I grounded the beans and refined it into this chocolate. It took me days to make a small bar but I figured that it would be an honor for the princess to have the first taste of this unique type of chocolate.

Is..Is she saying that she made a new type of chocolate from scratch and it was this refined and delicious? My word! Her dedication and generosity are quite opposite from the nasty rumors currently directed at her.

"L-let us try the smaller pastel cakes." I coughed as June sliced them in half and we began sampling the blue pastel cake.

A burst of blueberries appeared in my head when I tasted it and the smooth nutty taste of the marzipan felt light and nice.

As we continued to eat and sip tea. I realized that every cake had a different fruit jam inside of them. She did so much work for me just for these tiny cakes.

The green one was a refreshing tangy lime, the pink was a lush strawberry compote, yellow was mellow banana cream with caramel and chocolate coffee sponge.

But the last one was strange. It was creamy but fruity with some tartness combined with the sweetness.

"What was the last one?" I asked the duchess. " It has a rather complex flavor but I like it."

"Passion fruit. It is something grown locally in the Exotic Lands. It fits the flavor profile I needed for the last princess cake." She answered. " Impressive, princess. Not many can discern new flavors easily."

"Thank you. These princess cakes are so fun and so amazing." I could not help but smile at her with warmth. "I have never had this much fun at an afternoon tea before."

"I am happy to serve, your highness." she inclined her head.

Once the leftover tray was taken away to be stored for tomorrow's tea time. I placed a hand on my chin and looked at the duchess who was sipped her water cup slowly.