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Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake

Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake: A Creamy Dream Dessert

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This Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs Use room-temperature eggs for better aeration.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Greases the pan; can be substituted with oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Creates sweetness and helps retain moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Ground Pistachios Adds crunch; can swap with your favorite nuts.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Structural base of the cake.
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Brings rich creaminess; cream cheese can be an alternative.
  • 2 cups Organic Fresh Berries Provides natural sweetness; seasonal berries are ideal.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the berry puree; lime juice is an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Blood Orange Juice Infuses the cake layers with unique flavor.

Equipment

  • 10-inch cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Whisk together eggs and sugar for 15 minutes until pale and fluffy. Fold in ground pistachios and sift in flour. Combine well.
  2. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch cake pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Prepare berry syrup by cooking organic berries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat to cool.
  4. Beat egg yolks and sugar until creamy. Gradually mix in mascarpone cheese until smooth. Whip egg whites and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  5. Slice the cooled sponge cake into two layers. Drizzle bottom layer with blood orange syrup, spread half of the mascarpone cream, and add a layer of berry puree. Place second layer on top and frost with remaining mascarpone cream.
  6. Decorate with fresh berries or powdered sugar. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for best results. Cool the sponge completely before assembling to prevent melting the cream. Use organic berries for enhanced flavors.

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