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Milanese macaroon cake

Delightful Milanese Macaroon Cake for Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in a delightful Milanese macaroon cake, a quick and exquisite German dessert featuring layers of sponge cake, raspberry jam, and almond cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Essential for the cake's structure
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the batter
  • 0.25 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract Enhances almond flavor
For the Syrup
  • 0.5 cup Warm apricot jam Adds moisture
  • 0.25 cup Pectin syrup Keeps the cake moist
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry jam Strained for a smooth finish
For the Marzipan Cream
  • 250 grams Marzipan Provides sweetness
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens and stabilizes cream
  • 2-3 tablespoons Water Adjust for consistency
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Toasted almonds Adds a delightful crunch

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Milanese macaroon cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat together 3 large eggs and 1 cup of granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually fold in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Let the sponge cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Brush with warm apricot jam and spread a layer of strained raspberry jam over the top.
  3. In a bowl, combine 250 grams of marzipan with 1 cup of powdered sugar, adding water until creamy. Use this to coat the sides and top of the cake evenly.
  4. While the marzipan cream is still soft, press toasted almonds onto the sides of the cake and pipe remaining cream on top.
  5. Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy at room temperature or warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let your ingredients reach room temperature and avoid overbaking for the best results.

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