Almond Mascarpone Torte

This Almond Mascarpone Torte is a luxurious European-style dessert with a soft almond cake base and rich mascarpone cream filling. It’s light, elegant, and perfect for special occasions, tea parties, or holidays.

⏱ Prep Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Bake: 30 minutes

• Chill: 2 hours

• Total: ~2 hours 50 minutes

Servings: 8–10 slices

🍳 Equipment

• 8-inch springform pan

• Mixing bowls

• Electric mixer

• Spatula

• Parchment paper

🥘 Ingredients

🌰 Almond Cake Base

• 1 cup almond flour

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ cup milk

🧀 Mascarpone Cream Filling

• 8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp almond extract

✨ Garnish (Optional)

• Sliced almonds

• Powdered sugar

• Fresh berries

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make Almond Cake

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

3. Mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk until smooth.

5. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.

Step 3: Bake

• Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool completely before assembling.

Step 4: Make Mascarpone Cream

1. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

2. In another bowl, beat mascarpone, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.

3. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

Step 5: Assemble

1. Slice cake horizontally into two layers (optional).

2. Spread mascarpone cream between layers and on top.

3. Garnish with sliced almonds and dust with powdered sugar.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Moist almond cake
✔ Rich, creamy mascarpone filling
✔ Light and elegant dessert
✔ Nutty, mildly sweet flavor

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Lemon almond torte: Add lemon zest to the cake and cream.

• Chocolate almond torte: Add melted dark chocolate to mascarpone filling.

• Gluten-free: Use only almond flour and skip all-purpose flour.

• Low sugar: Use monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx per slice)

• Calories: 420

• Fat: 30g

• Carbs: 28g

• Protein: 9g