- When should I put the macarons on?
- Preferably a few hours before serving. If left in the fridge for days, the macaron shell absorbs moisture from the cream and softens (loses its crunch).
- Can I make the macarons at home?
- Yes, but that's a separate science! Beginners should buy them from a patisserie for decoration to ensure success.
Macaron Decorated Cake
The macaron is not just a biscuit, but a status symbol in confectionery. In this cake, the crunchiness of the almond sweet meets the soft sponge. It's a 'play of textures': the macarons embedded in the creamy cake coating offer a dual experience – both as decorative elements and flavour bombs.
Ingredients
300
g
Plain flour
250
g
Caster sugar
200
g
Butter (room temperature)
4
pcs
Eggs
200
ml
Milk
1
pkt
Baking powder
1
pinch
Salt
400
g
Cream cheese (natural)
150
g
Icing sugar
200
ml
Double cream
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
12
pcs
Macarons (assorted)
50
g
Sugar pearls
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Equipment Needed
- 2 cake tins
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Scales (for dividing batter)
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Eggs
Milk
Nuts (Almonds in macarons)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour the two tins.
Tip: Preparing the tins is essential.
2
✓
Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt.
Tip: Salt enhances sweet flavours.
3
✓
Cream the butter with the sugar, work in the eggs.
Tip: Air trapped in the butter raises the cake.
4
✓
Add the milk and flour alternately. Divide between the two tins.
Tip: Use scales for precise division so they bake evenly.
5
✓
Bake for 25-30 minutes (skewer test). Cool on a rack.
Tip: Only completely cold layers can be filled.
6
✓
Frosting: Whip the cream. Mix the cream cheese with the icing sugar. Fold together.
Tip: Cold ingredients ensure cream stability.
7
✓
Fill the cake, coat the outside. Smooth it out.
Tip: A smooth surface highlights the decoration.
8
✓
Decorate with macarons and pearls. Chill until serving.
Tip: You can also cut macarons in half to place them, showing off their 'feet' better.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g Plain flour
- 250 g Caster sugar
- 200 g Butter (room temperature)
- 4 pcs Eggs
- 200 ml Milk
- 1 pkt Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 400 g Cream cheese (natural)
- 150 g Icing sugar
- 200 ml Double cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 12 pcs Macarons (assorted)
- 50 g Sugar pearls