Description
A delightful German dessert featuring layers of light sponge cake, vibrant raspberry jam, and a luscious almond cream topping. This Milanese macaroon cake is elegant, quick to prepare, and a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Sponge Cake:
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- For the Syrup:
- 0.5 cup Warm apricot jam
- 0.25 cup Pectin syrup
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup Raspberry jam, strained
- For the Marzipan Cream:
- 250 grams Marzipan
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons Water
- For the Decoration:
- 1 cup Toasted almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat together 3 large eggs and 1 cup of granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually fold in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the sponge cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Brush with warm apricot jam and spread a layer of strained raspberry jam over the top.
- In a bowl, combine 250 grams of marzipan with 1 cup of powdered sugar, adding water until creamy. Use this to coat the sides and top of the cake evenly.
- While the marzipan cream is still soft, press toasted almonds onto the sides of the cake and pipe remaining cream on top.
- Allow the Milanese macaroon cake to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy at room temperature or warm.
Notes
- Allow your ingredients to reach room temperature for the best sponge cake texture.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet for maximum flavor.
- If marzipan cream is too soft, chill it briefly to firm up before piping.
- Experiment with different fruit jams for variations on your Milanese macaroon cake.
- Serve with fresh berries, vanilla ice cream, espresso, or whipped cream for an enhanced experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
