The Super Soft Cake with Mascarpone and Jam is an easy-to-make dessert ideal for a snack or breakfast. It is extremely soft, yet creamy at the same time. You’ll need the classic grandma’s cake ingredients: eggs, sugar, and flour, and of course, mascarpone and jam.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 portions
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 245.45 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 31.97 (g) of which sugars 16.45 (g)
- Proteins 3.44 (g)
- Fat 13.24 (g) of which saturated 7.59 (g)of which unsaturated 0.36 (g)
- Fibers 0.45 (g)
- Sodium 27.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 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
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 2 eggs
- 5 tablespoons sugar (80 g)
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (100 g)
- 2 tablespoons potato starch (30 g)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 3 tablespoons jam
- 3 tablespoons water
Tools
- 1 Baking Pan
- 1 Mixer
How to Make the Super Soft Cake with Mascarpone and Jam
In a large bowl, work the mascarpone with the sugar, then add the eggs and mix until well combined.
Add the flour and baking powder, mix again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Pour the water into the batter while continuing to mix.
Take a 9-inch pan, then wet a sheet of parchment paper, squeeze it out, and place it at the bottom of the pan; pour the batter and some jam (not too much) on top.
Swirl the jam with a toothpick. Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 40 minutes in static mode.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely; you will notice it will shrink a bit, but don’t worry. If you like, sprinkle with plenty of powdered sugar, your Super Soft Cake with Mascarpone and Jam.
Storing the Super Soft Cake
You can store the cake under a cake dome for up to 3 days. You can use numerous jams and preserves, they’ll all taste great. If you prefer, you can also use Nutella.
Tips and Tricks
If you see it getting too dark during baking, you can do this: In the last 8 minutes of baking, quickly open the oven and cover the cake with a sheet of foil.
If you see it getting too dark during baking, you can do this: In the last 8 minutes of baking, quickly open the oven and cover the cake with a sheet of foil.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I replace potato starch?
It’s a widely used ingredient in cooking, but if you don’t have potato starch at home or have some intolerance to it, you can replace it with cornstarch (Maizena). The ratio for the doses is the same in this case. Another gluten-free alternative is rice flour; here too, the ratio remains the same, but you will need to add two or three tablespoons of water or milk.
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