Arctic Berry Cloud Cake

Arctic Berry Cloud Cake

Find the perfect winter dessert with this Arctic Berry Cloud Cake recipe, a gluten-free treat inspired by the beauty of Nordic landscapes.

Time: Prep - 15 min, Cook - N/A, Total - 15 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Nordic-Inspired Gluten-Free Dessert

Allergens

Milk, Eggs (in cake), Berries

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 cups gluten
  • free vanilla sponge cake, cut into squares 2. 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese 3. 2 cups mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries) 4. 1 cup whipped cream 5. 1 tbsp lemon zest 6. Fresh mint leaves for garnish 7. Edible glitter for decoration 8. Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Begin with the snow white canvas of your dessert by placing a layer of vanilla sponge cake at the bottom of a serving plate, creating a cloud like base.
  2. Next, paint on the frosting with a generous layer of mascarpone cheese, letting its velvety texture mimic the soft drifts of falling snow.
  3. Sprinkle your dessert with the zest of citrusy lemons, brightening the flavors as if the sun's rays peeked through the clouds.
  4. Arrange the mixed berries in a cascade, echoing the rivers flowing from glaciers and waterfalls.
  5. Pile the whipped cream atop your creation, transforming it into a snow covered peak that captures the essence of the Nordic landscapes.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar, as if the first snowfall has blanketed the cake.
  7. Finish by adorning with edible glitter and fresh mint leaves to bring life to your Arctic Berry Cloud Cake.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of sweet and tangy flavors in this dessert is a nod to the balance between cold and warmth in Nordic climates.

Notes

Adjust the sugar content to your preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dessert represents a warm and comforting treat in the midst of winter's harsh beauty.