Description
A luxurious cake featuring rich almond flavor and creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Toasted almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add vanilla extract.
- Slowly add dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by whisking mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading mascarpone filling between the layers and dust with powdered sugar and toasted almonds before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: almond cake, mascarpone, dessert, family recipe, indulgent cake