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Gâteau Mascarpone : Le dessert facile et moelleux parfait
Emma

Moist Mascarpone Sponge Cake

A French-Italian dessert featuring airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture from mascarpone cheese. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients, perfect for beginners seeking elegant results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts faciles
Cuisine: French-Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup (250g) mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
  2. Grease and flour a round 9-inch cake pan
  3. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in a bowl
  4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form
  6. Fold 1/4 of egg whites into yolk mixture to loosen
  7. Carefully incorporate remaining egg whites in 2 additions
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan
  9. Bake 40 minutes or until golden and springy
  10. Cool completely before serving

Notes

Use room temperature mascarpone for smooth incorporation
Don't overfold egg whites to preserve air
Sprinkle powdered sugar before serving
Store airtight at room temperature, 3 days
Variation: Add 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips