Description
A soft, cloud-like cake with a delightful almond flavor and creamy mascarpone that evokes nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Salt (optional, for balancing sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder, whisking until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then mix in melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently to avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with frosting, adding more layers if desired.
- Decorate with sliced almonds or fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, almond, mascarpone, family recipe