Blackberry Sponge Cake
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Blackberry Sponge Cake
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This fresh blackberry sponge cake recipe is easy and suitable for any fresh berries. It consists of a simple sponge topped with mascarpone and berries.
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Ingredients
Sponge cake:
- 4 large egg
- 4 tablespoons water warm
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon cup all-purpose flour 100 g
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon cup cornstarch 50 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup coffee 150 ml, strong
Blackberry topping:
- 2½ cups mascarpone 500 g, Note 2
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 g
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream 230 ml
- 3½ cups blackberry 350 g/ 12.5 oz, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites: Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Set aside.4 large eggs
- Beat egg yolks: In another bowl, beat the egg yolks, warm water, and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 6-7 minutes.egg yolks + 4 tablespoons warm water + ½ cup granulated sugar
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Sift them over the egg yolk mixture and fold them in carefully using a spatula. Carefully incorporate the stiff egg whites as well. Don't overmix!¾ cup + 1 tablespoon cup all-purpose flour/ 100 g + ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon cup cornstarch/ 50 g + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.
- Coffee: In the meantime, brew the coffee. Using a tablespoon, distribute the coffee evenly over the hot cake base and let the cake cool completely.⅔ cup strong coffee/ 150 ml
- Topping: Mix mascarpone, lemon juice, and sugar. You may add a bit more sugar if you find it necessary. Don't overmix, or the mascarpone might become too runny.2½ cups mascarpone/ 500 g + juice of ½ lemon + ¼ cup granulated sugar/ 50 g
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff and carefully fold it into the mascarpone mixture. Spread the mixture over the cooled cake.1 cup heavy cream/ 230 ml
- Top with fresh blackberries.3½ cups fresh blackberries / 350 g/ 12.5 oz
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Notes
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- Dairy: You can substitute mascarpone with cream cheese or quark.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1square
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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