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Spring Cake

17/11/2023

The Spring Cake is a dessert that evokes the flavors and colors of the awakening season. There is no standard recipe for a “Spring Cake,” as the term can refer to various versions of cakes using spring ingredients. However, I can suggest a version that celebrates spring with fresh fruit and a soft base, ideal for a light and fragrant dessert. Let’s take a look at one possible interpretation of this sweet.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of flour
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 packet of baking powder
  • Grated zest of 1 untreated lemon
  • A pinch of salt
  • 250 g of mascarpone
  • Seasonal fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwis, blackberries, raspberries, etc.)
  • Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Separate the yolks from the whites.
  3. Beat the yolks with half of the sugar until you get a light and frothy mixture.
  4. Add the grated lemon zest to the yolk mixture.
  5. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and gradually add the rest of the sugar until you get a shiny and firm meringue.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture, alternating with the sifted flour and baking powder, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
  7. Pour the mixture into a previously buttered and floured pan, or lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. In the meantime, wash and cut the fresh fruit as desired.
  11. When the cake is cool, spread a layer of mascarpone on the surface.
  12. Decorate the cake with the sliced fresh fruit and dust with icing sugar before serving.

If you have specific preferences for some ingredients or if you are looking for a different version of this dessert, let me know so I can tailor the recipe to your tastes!

Curiosity

The Spring Cake, with its abundance of fresh fruit, is often associated with health and lightness, reflecting the awakening of nature and the abundance of new colors and flavors that spring brings. It’s a delightful way to celebrate the season and make the most of the fresh produce that starts to become available.