Naked Vanilla Cake with Mascarpone and Berries

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cake:
  • All-purpose flour: 3 cups
  • Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
  • Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Milk: 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
  • Eggs: 3
• Mascarpone Filling:
  • Mascarpone cheese: 1 cup
  • Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
  • Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Strawberry Compote:
  • Fresh strawberries: 2 pounds
  • Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
• Decoration:
  • Fresh strawberries: 1 cup
  • Blueberries: 1 cup
  • Raspberries: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

• 60 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. For the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Divide the batter between two 9-inch round cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow cakes to cool completely in pans before inverting onto a wire rack.
7. For the mascarpone filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
8. For the strawberry compote: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until strawberries have softened and released their juices.
9. To assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the mascarpone filling. Top with half of the strawberry compote. Repeat with the remaining cake layer, mascarpone filling, and strawberry compote.
10. Decorate with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 120mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy vanilla cake
• Creamy and tangy mascarpone filling
• Sweet and juicy strawberry compote
• Fresh and colorful berry decoration

User Comments:

• "The perfect combination of flavors and textures."
• "This cake was a hit at my party!"
• "I loved the naked style, it looked so rustic and chic."
• "The mascarpone filling was so rich and delicious."
• "The strawberry compote was the perfect topping to this decadent cake."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use good quality ingredients for the best results.
• Do not overmix the cake batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
• If the strawberry compote is too thick, add a little water until desired consistency is reached.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before assembling to prevent the layers from breaking.