This Honey Nut Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that features two thin layers of honey-infused cake, sandwiched with a luscious mascarpone and whipped cream filling. Topped with a caramel-like spread and ground nuts, it's a perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and creamy textures. This cake is a wonderful treat for those who love the combination of honey sweetness and the richness of mascarpone cream.
Why You'll Love This: The cake layers are light yet flavorful, with a subtle sweetness from the honey. The mascarpone cream filling adds a luxurious richness to the cake, making it incredibly satisfying. The top layer of caramel-like spread and ground nuts adds a delightful crunch and depth of flavor.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for special occasions, holiday gatherings, or as an indulgent treat for a weekend baking project. It's also a great choice for those who enjoy a combination of sweet and nutty flavors in their desserts.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, garnish the cake with whole or halved nuts, a drizzle of honey, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. You can also decorate with edible flowers or fruit for added color and freshness.
Cake Ingredients:
- 250g of wheat flour (add more if needed)
- 125g of butter
- 100g of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda
Cream Filling:
- 400g of 36% cream
- 250g of mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 packets of cream stabilizer (18g total)
Instructions:
- Gently heat honey, butter, and sugar until melted and combined. Remove from heat and cool.
- Add the remaining cake ingredients, knead into a dough, and divide into two parts. Roll out into thin sheets the size of a 25x25cm baking pan. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, prick with a fork, and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 15-20 minutes each. Let cool.
Cream Preparation:
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and mascarpone. Add the cream stabilizer and mix briefly.
- Spread the cream over one cake layer, smooth it out, and cover with the second layer.
- Spread the top with caramel spread (like dulce de leche) and sprinkle with ground nuts.
Enjoy this Honey Nut Cream Cake, a sweet and rich dessert that's sure to delight your taste buds.
Enjoy!