Description
A deliciously layered cake with caramel, almond, and cream flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- Butter for greasing the pan
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook without stirring until it turns a golden amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully add cream and butter. Stir until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden. Set aside.
- Place the first cake layer on a serving platter. Spread half of the cream filling over it.
- Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining cream filling.
- Drizzle the cooled caramel over the top of the cake, allowing some to drip down the sides.
- Press roasted almonds onto the caramel topping and sides.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Be cautious when adding cream to the hot caramel; it may splatter.
- If mascarpone causes the cream to deflate, whip a bit longer until peaks form again.
- Ensure almonds are evenly toasted for the best flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg