Tuesday 1 December 2020

TIPSY CAKE WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM MASCARPONE

In a bowl mix together 250gm of mascarpone with 2 tbs of icing sugar , 1 dsp of orange blossom water ,1 tbs of orange juice, 1 tsp of finely grated orange zest and 2 lightly beaten yolks . In a separate dry clean bowl whisk together 2 egg whites with 2 tbs of icing sugar ( adding in small increments )until soft peaks form . Fold 1/4 of the egg whites through the mascarpone mixture to lighten , then fold in the remaining egg whites , until just combined . Mix together in a small bowl 1 dsp of orange juice with 125 ml of brandy (or sweet sherry) and 4 tbs of castor sugar until icng sugar has dissolved . Soak 12 savoiardi (lady fingers )biscuits in this liquid , and start lining the base of 1 litre / 4 cup serving dish , using half the biscuits . Top with half of the mascarpone mixture and the repeat layering with remaining bicuits and finally topping with remaining mascarpone . Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving and decorate with grated chocolate sprinkled on top .

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