Certainly! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a cake with mascarpone cream and cherries, known as “Savoarea” cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup milk
For the mascarpone cream:
– 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy cream
For assembling:
– 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or canned), halved
– 1/4 cup cherry jam or preserves
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the mascarpone cream. In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
11. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
12. Once the cake has cooled completely, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
13. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the bottom layer of the cake.
14. Arrange the halved cherries on top of the mascarpone cream.
15. Spread the cherry jam or preserves over the cherries.
16. Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the remaining mascarpone cream over it.
17. Garnish the cake with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
18. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
19. Slice and serve the delicious “Savoarea” cake, and enjoy the heavenly combination of mascarpone cream and cherries!
This cake with mascarpone cream and cherries is sure to impress with its creamy texture and fruity flavor. It’s perfect for serving at special occasions or as a sweet treat any time of year. Enjoy!