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Eggs, Dairy (Mascarpone Cheese)
Ingredients
- 200g almond flour 1/2 cup erythritol, divided 6 large eggs, separated 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups strong espresso, cooled 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, 1/4 cup erythritol, and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the almond mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Repeat with remaining batter. Bake 20 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Divide espresso between two shallow bowls, mixing one bowl with 1/4 cup erythritol for sweetened espresso.
- In a large bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
- To assemble, cut the cooled cake into two equal layers. Soak each layer in the sweetened espresso, allowing it to be absorbed for 15 seconds on each side. Place first layer on a serving plate.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream over soaked layer, then dust with cocoa powder. Repeat with the second layer and remaining cream, finishing with a light dusting of cocoa powder. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Chef’s Insight
To add depth to the flavor, steep whole coffee beans in hot water before making espresso.
Notes
Feel free to use a sweetener of your choice, adjusting the amount according to taste.