Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    392 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream

Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream

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Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream.

  • 260 g (9 oz) self-raising flour sifted
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 260 g (9 oz) very soft butter
  • 260 g (9 oz) caster sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp elderflower
  • 2 tbsp orange blossom water

Macapone whipped cream

  • 180 g (6.3 oz) mascarpone , chilled
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 375 ml (1.5 cups) whipping cream
  • 1.5 tbsp Elderflower cordial
  • 0.75 tbsp orange blossom water

To decorate

  • Fruit
  • Spring flowers
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to fan assisted 150 C / 170C / 325F / gas 3 and line and grease three 20 cm / 8 in cake tins.
  2. Mix the flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with an electric hand mixer until well combined. The mixture should be of a dropping consistency but if it is not, add a little water.
  3. Divide the batter between the three cake tins and gently level with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 mins until a skewer comes out clean.
  4. Allow to stand for 5 mins before turning them on to a wire rack to cool.
  5. Make the mascarpone whipped cream by mixing the mascarpone and sugar until combined. Then add the rest of the ingredients and whip till the cream forms soft peaks
  6. Then transfer one cake onto the serving tray and spread a third of the mascarpone whipped cream on top. Then place the second cake on the first and spread another third whipped cream on top. Repeat with the third cake and decorate with fruits and any flowers you might have before serving.

Notes

  • You can use cream cheese instead of Mascarpone instead

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 970IU (19%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 970IU 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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