Lime, Ginger and Mascarpone Cake

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 4 hr 10 min
Prep: 55 min
Inactive: 2 hr 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Level: Intermediate
Total: 4 hr 10 min
Prep: 55 min
Inactive: 2 hr 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

  1. 250 grams (8-ounces plus 1 1/2 tablespoons) chopped butter, plus more for pan
  2. 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  3. 2/3 cup molasses
  4. 10 cm (one 3-inch piece) fresh ginger, grated
  5. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  6. 1 cup self-rising flour
  7. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  8. 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  9. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  10. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  11. 1/4 cup ricotta
  12. 2 eggs
  13. 2 limes, zest grated
  14. 2 oranges, zest grated
  15. 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  16. 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  17. 1/2 cup water
  18. 3/4 cup superfine sugar
  19. 300 ml (10-ounces) heavy cream
  20. 150 grams (5 1/4-ounces) mascarpone, softened at room temperature
  21. 100 grams (3 1/2-ounces) ricotta
  22. 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  23. 2 limes, zest grated
  24. 2 oranges, zest grated
  25. Sweetened shredded coconut, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F or 180 degrees C. Butter a 9-inch diameter round pan and line with buttered parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, molasses and ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Combine the flours, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk the cream, ricotta and eggs together in a medium bowl. Add the butter mixture, then stir into dry the ingredients along with the lime zest, orange zest and coconut. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
  5. Add all the syrup ingredients to a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Keep the syrup hot.
  6. Prepare the filling by adding the cream to a large bowl and beating with a hand mixer, until very stiff peaks form. Add the mascarpone and beat lightly. Fold in the ricotta, powdered sugar, lime zest and orange zest. Cover and refrigerate until thick.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven. Pierce all over with a skewer, then pour the hot syrup over the cake. Cover and refrigerate, wrapped well in plastic wrap, until cold.
  8. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove the cake to a cutting board or large plate. Line the pan with plastic wrap and slice the cake horizontally into 3 layers. Return 1 layer to the pan. Spread with 1/3 of the filling, top with the second cake layer and cover with another 1/3 of the filling, then top with the final cake layer. Wrap and refrigerate the cake for another couple of hours or overnight. Cover the remaining cream and refrigerate until ready to use.
  9. When ready to serve, remove the cake from the pan to a serving plate or cake stand and frost the cake with the remaining cream. Press the shredded coconut all over the cake and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 10 servings
Calories 799
Total Fat 47 g
Saturated Fat 30 g
Carbohydrates 90 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 55 g
Protein 9 g
Cholesterol 166 mg
Sodium 355 mg
Serving Size 1 of 10 servings
Calories 799
Total Fat 47 g
Saturated Fat 30 g
Carbohydrates 90 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 55 g
Protein 9 g
Cholesterol 166 mg
Sodium 355 mg

 

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