Colorful Layer Cake: A Joyful Treat with Mascarpone Cream
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Colorful Layer Cake with Mascarpone Cream: A Vibrant Dessert
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with the milk until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and color each with food coloring.
- Pour the colored batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Mix in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Layer the cakes with the mascarpone cream in between each layer.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding extracts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg