The Mimosa Cake: a sunny delight for Women’s Day.
A dessert symbolizing femininity and joy
Mimosa cake is an iconic dessert, not only for its deliciousness but also for its intrinsic meaning. Its sunny yellow color, reminiscent of mimosa flowers, makes it a perfect symbol for Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating femininity and the strength of women.
A bit of history
The origins of mimosa cake are uncertain, but it is believed to have been created in the 1950s. Its popularity grew in the 1960s, becoming a must-have dessert on Italian tables on March 8th. The choice to associate it with this holiday is not coincidental: the mimosa, with its delicate yellow flowers, represents the strength and tenacity of women, united in their beauty and uniqueness.
Why prepare it for Women’s Day?
Mimosa cake is a simple dessert to make, but with great visual impact. Its soft sponge cake base perfectly matches the creamy delicacy of diplomatic cream, creating a harmonious and irresistible blend of flavors. The final touch, the decoration with sponge cake pieces that resemble mimosa flowers, makes this dessert a true masterpiece of taste and beauty.
Preparing mimosa cake for Women’s Day is a way to celebrate this special day with a gesture of affection and sharing. A sweet moment of joy to enjoy with loved ones, to honor the value and strength of all women.
Recipe and tips
To prepare the perfect mimosa cake, follow our easy and quick recipe. You will find all the necessary steps to make a delicious and scenic dessert. To make it even more special, you can personalize the diplomatic cream by adding an aroma of your choice, such as vanilla, lemon, or rum. To decorate the cake, you can also use pieces of fresh fruit, like strawberries or kiwi, for an extra touch of color and flavor. Or prepare a chocolate, pineapple, or strawberry version.
The mimosa cake: a sweet symbol of celebration and hope
With its simplicity and delicate taste, mimosa cake is a dessert that wins over both the palate and the heart. A perfect symbol for Women’s Day, an important day to celebrate the strength and beauty of all women.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 601.12 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 92.62 (g) of which sugars 64.57 (g)
- Proteins 9.81 (g)
- Fat 22.81 (g) of which saturated 4.93 (g)of which unsaturated 5.07 (g)
- Fibers 0.41 (g)
- Sodium 147.54 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 219 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
Mimosa Cake Ingredients
- 3 eggs (whole)
- 3 egg yolks
- 6 oz sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup potato starch
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinches salt (1)
- 2 cups whole milk (fresh)
- 6 egg yolks (fresh)
- 5 oz sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 lemon (grated zest)
- 7 oz fresh liquid cream (+2 tablespoons powdered sugar to add when cold)
- 2 glasses water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons rum
Tools
shopping tips:
- Scale
- Baking Pan Paderno 47712-24 Non-Stick Cake and Quiche Pan, Removable Bottom, Dishwasher Safe, Aluminum and PFOA-Free, Size 9.5 inches
- Bowl
- Dish
- Electric Mixer Philips 5000 Series Mixer, 450 W, 5 Speeds + Turbo, Easy Attachment of Whisks, Gray/Cashmere (HR3741/00)
Mimosa Cake Steps
Prepare the sponge cake base, follow the published recipe
Once ready, let it cool and cut 3 thin layers. Scrape all the brown crust off the first layer, doing so lightly with a small knife, then slice it into pieces about 0.4 inches.
Stack the remaining bases and trim the edges with a knife until you have a 7.8-inch round; use the leftovers, removing slightly burned parts, and cut them into small pieces for decoration with the other cubes.
The base for the diplomatic cream is the pastry cream, follow the recipe
To make the syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil. Dissolve the sugar and flavor as desired; let it cool completely before use
When the pastry cream is cold, prepare the diplomatic cream by simply adding the previously whipped cream with powdered sugar and gently incorporating it from the bottom upwards
Place the first sponge cake circle on a cake plate that will be used for serving. Brush with syrup, without overdoing it, add the first layer of cream, a new layer of sponge cake, soak, and another layer of cream. With a rounded tip knife, spread the cream over the entire edge of the cake and also on top. Once covered, add the sponge cake pieces on top, starting from the surface and then the sides. The mimosa cake is ready; let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving
