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Milanese Macaroon Cake

Milanese Macaroon Cake: 3 Easy Steps


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  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

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  • 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
  • 23 tablespoons Water
  • For the Decoration:
  • 1 cup Toasted almonds

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. While the marzipan cream is still soft, press toasted almonds onto the sides of the cake and pipe remaining cream on top.
  5. 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