Recipe for strawberry cake
Summer is here, and that means Danish strawberries are at their peak! What better way to celebrate than with a delicious and easy strawberry cake? This recipe for strawberry cake with a marzipan base and a velvety cream is perfect for the cozy moments of summer.
The sweet marzipan base with a hint of dark chocolate combined with the fresh taste of strawberries and a creamy topping creates an unforgettable dessert experience. Whether you want to impress your guests or just treat your family, this strawberry cake will be a hit.
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Strawberry Cake
Equipment
- Springform Ø26 cm
Ingredients
Mazarin base:
- 400 gram Marzipan
- 320 gram Soft butter
- 300 gram Sugar
- 5 pcs. Egg
- 125 gram Wheat Flour
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 50 gram Dark chocolate
Cream:
- 4 dl Cream
- 110 gram Powdered Sugar
- 250 gram Mascarpone
- 3 tsp. Vanilla Sugar
Topping and decoration:
- 600 gram Strawberry
- Herbs Mint, lemon balm or similar
Instructions
Mazarin Base:
- Coarsely grate marzipan and beat together with softened butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time while beating.
- Sift all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture and fold together until a uniform batter is achieved.
- Pour the batter into a greased springform pan (26 cm) with parchment paper at the bottom.
- Bake the base at 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) in a conventional oven for approximately 35 minutes.
- Remove the cake and let it cool slightly.
- Spread chopped dark chocolate on the warm cake, let it melt, and spread evenly.
- Allow the base to cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator.
Cream and Topping:
- Whip together mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until thick and firm enough to pipe.
- Put the cream in a piping bag and distribute it over the cooled cake base.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and optionally mint or lemon balm.