5 from 33 votes
Berry, orange blossom and elderflower cake with mascarpone whipped cream
This layered berry, orange blossom, and elderflower cake brings together a lightly scented sponge made with self-raising flour, butter, caster sugar, eggs, and floral waters. Between the layers is a mascarpone whipped cream infused with elderflower cordial and orange blossom water, enhancing the floral character. Finished with fresh fruits and edible flowers, it offers a soft, fragrant dessert with creamy, lightly sweetened filling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
392 kcal
Course:
Dessert
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.
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Notes
- Mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream cheese, though the texture and flavor will differ somewhat.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% 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.