This Mascarpone Cream Cake is a light, moist, and elegant dessert layered with fluffy sponge cake and a velvety mascarpone cream filling. Perfect for celebrations or a luxurious tea-time treat, this cake is versatile and can be paired with fruits, chocolate, or coffee flavors.
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 150g granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- 120g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Mascarpone Cream:
- 250g mascarpone cheese (1 cup)
- 250ml heavy cream, chilled (1 cup)
- 80g powdered sugar (2/3 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Zest of 1 lemon or orange (for a citrus twist)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh berries or fruits
- Cocoa powder or grated chocolate
- Powdered sugar for dusting