Honey Nut Cream Cake: A Divine Fusion of Sweet Honey Layers and Rich Mascarpone Cream

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:

1. Gently heat honey, butter, and sugar until melted and combined. Remove from heat and cool.
2. 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:

1. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and mascarpone. Add the cream stabilizer and mix briefly.
2. Spread the cream over one cake layer, smooth it out, and cover with the second layer.
3. 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!