Description
A delightful dessert featuring airy sponge cake layered with sweet mascarpone and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.
- Whisk together sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in flour and vanilla extract.
- Bake the batter until golden and set.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine mascarpone cheese with sugar and a hint of zest.
- Layer the cooled cake with mascarpone filling and sliced strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious shortcake!
Notes
For best results, avoid overbaking or underbaking the cake to maintain desired texture. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, Italian dessert, summer treat, mascarpone, strawberry recipe
