Cake Filled with Cream and Jam. A delicious cake that is simple and quick to prepare, perfect to serve as a dessert after a meal.
If you love soft cakes that melt in your mouth, this is the perfect cake.
The cake filled with cream and jam is a simple dessert, perfect for any occasion: from breakfast to snack, from parties to dessert after a meal!
As I mentioned, the cake is very soft and is enriched with a delicate filling of cream and mascarpone and the fruity sweetness of apricot jam.
Preparing it will be a pleasure and I assure you that it will win you over at the first bite.
It’s a very fresh cake and perfect to prepare even in the summer season.
But let’s see right away how to prepare the cake filled with cream and jam.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 436.32 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 51.44 (g) of which sugars 28.31 (g)
- Proteins 6.31 (g)
- Fat 24.69 (g) of which saturated 5.05 (g)of which unsaturated 12.04 (g)
- Fibers 0.72 (g)
- Sodium 38.19 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- to taste orange juice (for soaking)
- to taste apricot jam (for filling)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
Tools
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spoon
How to Prepare the Cake Filled with Cream and Jam
In a bowl, place the eggs and sugar. Mix with the electric mixer until you get a fluffy and frothy mixture.
Add the oil, water, and orange juice. Mix with the electric mixer.
Add the flour and baking powder. Mix with the electric mixer.
Pour the obtained mixture into a 11 inch pan, previously greased and floured. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F. Let it cook for about 35/40 minutes. Be sure to check cooking times based on your oven. Remove from oven, let cool, and once cooled, divide the cake in half.
Soak the base of the cake with orange juice or your preferred soaking liquid.
Spread a layer of apricot jam on the base and level it.
In a bowl, combine the cream and mascarpone. Whip everything well with the electric mixer.
Add the whipped cream and mascarpone to the cake and level it. Close the cake and dust with powdered sugar.
Storage
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container. For best taste, it is advisable to take it out of the fridge at least 15 minutes before serving.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use a different jam?
You can use your preferred jam. It’s also excellent with berries, cherries, peaches, or citrus fruits.
Can I skip the mascarpone?
If you prefer a lighter filling, you can use just whipped cream. For a different touch, you might also try a diplomat cream or a custard.
Can I replace the orange juice?
For soaking and in the batter, you can use diluted lemon juice with water, milk, or even liqueur (for an adult version)
