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Almond Cake with Orange Blossom Essence

Almond Cake with Orange Blossom Essence
CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Prep Time40 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients
For the Almond Biscuit:
 1 Medium whole egg
 2 Egg yolks
 70 g Granulated sugar
 110 g Almond flour
 25 g All-purpose flour
 55 g Butter, melted
 2 Egg whites
 30 g Granulated sugar
For the Orange Blossom Cream:
 200 g Mascarpone cheese
 100 g Cold heavy cream
 10 g Powdered sugar
 1 tsp Orange blossom water
For Decoration:
 Orange jam
 Fresh orange slices
 Macarons
Prepare the Almond Cake Base
1
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole egg, egg yolks, and 70g of granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes thick and pale.
  2. Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and melted butter. Mix gently with a spatula until fully incorporated.

Prepare the Almond Biscuit Base

Prepare the Meringue
2
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer while gradually adding the remaining 30g of granulated sugar. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  2. Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the almond mixture using a spatula, ensuring a light and airy texture.

Prepare the Meringue

Bake the Almond Cake
3
  1. Pour the batter into a medium-sized circular mold and smooth the surface.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.

Bake the Almond Biscuit

Prepare the Orange Blossom Cream
4
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and orange blossom water.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer until the cream thickens and holds its shape. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the Orange Blossom Cream

Assemble the Cake
5
  1. Once the almond biscuit has cooled, spread a thin layer of orange jam evenly over the surface.
  2. Pipe the orange blossom cream on top of the jam, covering the entire cake evenly.

Assemble the Cake

Decorate and Serve
6
  1. Garnish with fresh orange slices, candied oranges, and macarons for an elegant finish.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors before serving.

Decorate and Serve

Ingredients

Ingredients
For the Almond Biscuit:
 1 Medium whole egg
 2 Egg yolks
 70 g Granulated sugar
 110 g Almond flour
 25 g All-purpose flour
 55 g Butter, melted
 2 Egg whites
 30 g Granulated sugar
For the Orange Blossom Cream:
 200 g Mascarpone cheese
 100 g Cold heavy cream
 10 g Powdered sugar
 1 tsp Orange blossom water
For Decoration:
 Orange jam
 Fresh orange slices
 Macarons

Directions

Prepare the Almond Cake Base
1
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole egg, egg yolks, and 70g of granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes thick and pale.
  2. Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and melted butter. Mix gently with a spatula until fully incorporated.

Prepare the Almond Biscuit Base

Prepare the Meringue
2
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer while gradually adding the remaining 30g of granulated sugar. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  2. Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the almond mixture using a spatula, ensuring a light and airy texture.

Prepare the Meringue

Bake the Almond Cake
3
  1. Pour the batter into a medium-sized circular mold and smooth the surface.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.

Bake the Almond Biscuit

Prepare the Orange Blossom Cream
4
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and orange blossom water.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer until the cream thickens and holds its shape. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the Orange Blossom Cream

Assemble the Cake
5
  1. Once the almond biscuit has cooled, spread a thin layer of orange jam evenly over the surface.
  2. Pipe the orange blossom cream on top of the jam, covering the entire cake evenly.

Assemble the Cake

Decorate and Serve
6
  1. Garnish with fresh orange slices, candied oranges, and macarons for an elegant finish.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors before serving.

Decorate and Serve

Notes

Almond Cake with Orange Blossom Essence
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