Description
A delightful cake featuring creamy mascarpone and almond flavors that evoke warmth and comfort, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Heavy cream, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together almond flour, cake flour, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add the sugar mixture and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
- Beat mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and a splash of heavy cream until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Consider serving with fresh fruit compote or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, almond, mascarpone, dessert, baking