- The cream collapsed/became runny.
- You overmixed the mascarpone, or the cream wasn't cold enough. Just fold the mascarpone, do not beat it for long with a machine!
Peach mascarpone cake
The high fat content of mascarpone (approx. 40-45%) makes this cream so silky and stable that it stands up without gelatine. The acidity of the peach creates a perfect contrast with the richness of the creamy filling.
Ingredients
200
g
Plain flour
150
g
Caster sugar
4
pieces
Eggs
100
g
Butter (melted)
1
packet
Baking powder
1
packet
Vanilla sugar
250
g
Mascarpone (cold)
200
ml
Double cream (cold)
300
g
Peach (fresh or tinned, drained)
30
g
Icing sugar
2
tbsp
Lemon juice
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Equipment Needed
- Cake tin
- Electric mixer
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Bake the sponge: Whisk the eggs with the sugar, add the butter, then the flour mixed with baking powder.
Tip: See previous cake recipes: aerated foam, gentle folding.
2
✓
Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
Tip: The warm sponge will melt the mascarpone.
3
✓
Cut the sponge in half.
Tip: Use a serrated knife.
4
✓
Prepare the cream: Whip the cream to stiff peaks. In another bowl, mix the mascarpone with the icing sugar and lemon juice, then fold in the whipped cream.
Tip: Fold carefully so the foam doesn't break.
5
✓
Spread half the cream on the bottom layer. Load with peach slices.
Tip: Pat the fruit dry with kitchen paper so it doesn't soak the cream.
6
✓
Place the lid on. Cover with the remaining cream, decorate with peaches.
Tip: Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving to set.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Plain flour
- 150 g Caster sugar
- 4 pieces Eggs
- 100 g Butter (melted)
- 1 packet Baking powder
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 250 g Mascarpone (cold)
- 200 ml Double cream (cold)
- 300 g Peach (fresh or tinned, drained)
- 30 g Icing sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice