- Cream collapsed/runny.
- Overmixed mascarpone or warm cream. Fold mascarpone gently, don't beat it!
Peach & Mascarpone Cream Cake
Mascarpone's high fat content makes this cream so silky and stable that it holds up without gelatin. The acidity of peaches creates a perfect contrast to the rich cream.
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
4
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Butter (melted)
2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
8
oz
Mascarpone (cold)
1
cup
Heavy Cream (cold)
2-3
medium
Peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
2
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar
2
tbsp
Lemon Juice
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Equipment Needed
- Cake pan
- Mixer
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Bake the sponge: Whip eggs with sugar, add butter, then baking powder mixed with flour.
Tip: See previous cakes: airy foam, gentle folding.
2
✓
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-35 mins. Cool completely.
Tip: Warm cake melts mascarpone.
3
✓
Slice sponge in half.
Tip: Use serrated knife.
4
✓
Make cream: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. In another bowl, mix mascarpone with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, then fold in whipped cream.
Tip: Fold carefully.
5
✓
Spread half the cream on bottom layer. Top with peach slices.
Tip: Pat fruit dry so it doesn't soak the cream.
6
✓
Add top layer. Cover with remaining cream, decorate with peaches.
Tip: Chill 1 hour before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Mascarpone (cold)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
- 2-3 medium Peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice