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Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake

Irresistible Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake

A delightful Italian Berry Mascarpone Cake bursting with flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 4 large Eggs Use room-temperature for optimal volume.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Ensure at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Granulated or coconut sugar.
  • 1 cup Pistachio Grains Can substitute with almonds.
  • 1/2 cup Flour Gluten-free blend works too.
For the Mascarpone Cream
  • 18 oz Mascarpone Cheese Can use cream cheese as a substitute.
  • 3.5 oz Sugar for Mascarpone Cream Standard granulated sugar or confectioners’.
For the Berry Filling
  • 8.8 oz Fresh Berries Any combination of strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • Blood Orange Juice and Syrup Regular orange juice can be used instead.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cake pan
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together for about 15 minutes until pale and fluffy. Fold in chopped pistachios and sifted flour. Pour into greased cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh berries with a sprinkle of sugar, heating until a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Cool this mixture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy. Fold in mascarpone until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently combine with mascarpone mixture.
  4. Slice cooled sponge cake horizontally into two discs. Soak the first with blood orange syrup, spread half the mascarpone cream, add berry filling, place second disc on top, and spread remaining mascarpone cream. Decorate with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use gentle folding techniques to preserve texture. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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