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Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake

Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake: A Slice of Italian Bliss

Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake is a luxurious dessert balancing indulgence and lightness with its airy sponge and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pistachio Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup Pistachio Flour Ensure it's freshly ground for best results.
  • 6 pieces Room-Temperature Eggs (separated) Essential for both sponge and cream layers.
  • 3.5 oz Granulated Sugar Consider using a bit less for a less sweet base.
  • 0.5 cup Cake Flour Yields a lighter texture than all-purpose.
For the Cream Filling
  • 18 oz Mascarpone Cheese Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • from 3 pieces Blood Orange Juice Enhances the flavor profile beautifully.
For the Berry Topping
  • 8.8 oz Fresh Berries (assorted) Feel free to substitute with seasonal fruits.
  • Granulated Sugar for Syrup Adjust to your sweetness preference.
  • Water Essential for making the berry syrup.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Cake Pan
  • wire rack
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. Fold in pistachios and cake flour. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Cool the sponge cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. In a saucepan, combine fresh berries and sugar, then heat to a gentle boil for 5-7 minutes to create a syrup. Let cool.
  4. Beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth. Fold in whipped egg whites.
  5. Slice cooled sponge into two discs. Soak the first layer with blood orange syrup and spread half of the mascarpone cream over it.
  6. Place the second sponge disc on top, spread remaining mascarpone cream on the cake, and decorate with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don't skip the syrup soak for added moisture and flavor.

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