Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream
Description
The Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake features three layers of fluffy cake flavored delicately with elderflower and orange blossom water combined into the batter alongside traditional cake ingredients like flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, and eggs. The floral waters lend gentle sweetness and aroma without overpowering the texture.
The mascarpone whipped cream filling incorporates mascarpone cheese, caster sugar, whipping cream, elderflower cordial, and orange blossom water, resulting in a rich yet light cream with soft peaks. This cream is spread between the cake layers, infusing moisture and complementing the subtle floral notes of the sponge.
When assembled, the cake is decorated with fresh fruit and spring flowers, adding color and natural accents. It is suited for special occasions or afternoon tea with a flavor profile that is simultaneously fragrant and smooth, balancing the mild sponge with creamy sweetness.
Using cream cheese as a substitute for mascarpone is possible but will alter the texture and flavor slightly. Ensuring the cake layers cool before assembly helps preserve the whipped texture of the filling.
Ingredients
Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream.
- 260 g self-raising flour 9 oz, sifted
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 260 g butter 9 oz, very soft
- 260 g caster sugar 9 oz
- 4 egg large
- 3 tbsp elderflower
- 2 tbsp orange blossom water
Macapone whipped cream
- 180 g mascarpone cheese chilled, 6.3 oz
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 375 ml whipping cream 1.5 cups
- 1.5 tbsp elderflower cordial
- 0.75 tbsp orange blossom water
To decorate
- Fruit
- Spring flowers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan assisted 150 C / 170C / 325F / gas 3 and line and grease three 20 cm / 8 in cake tins.
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow to stand for 5 mins before turning them on to a wire rack to cool.
- 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
- 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
- Mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream cheese, though the texture and flavor will differ somewhat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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