Two-Ingredient Marzipan Cake
This Two-Ingredient Marzipan Cake is an incredibly simple yet delicious dessert made with just eggs and marzipan. It boasts a moist, fluffy texture and is quick to prepare, making it perfect for any occasion. You can also easily adapt it to be low carb and sugar-free by using homemade marzipan. The cake can be served plain or decorated with chocolate icing, powdered sugar, or flaked almonds for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Dry & Base Ingredients
- 250 grams (1 cup) marzipan
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with baking paper and lightly grease the edges to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the marzipan: Cut the marzipan into small pieces and soften it slightly by warming in the microwave for a short time. Alternatively, grate very cold marzipan to make it easier to incorporate.
- Beat the eggs: Using a stand mixer, beat the eggs for several minutes until they become very foamy and light in texture, which will help give the cake its fluffy structure.
- Incorporate the marzipan: Gradually add the warm, softened marzipan pieces into the beaten eggs while continuing to beat the mixture. Make sure the mixture remains very fluffy and well combined.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and continue baking for another 30 minutes. If needed, cover the cake towards the end to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and serve: The cake should be firm to the touch but still moist inside. Allow it to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing. Serve plain or decorate with chocolate icing, powdered sugar, or flaked almonds as desired.
Notes
- For a low carb and sugar-free option, replace regular marzipan with homemade marzipan using low-carb sweeteners.
- The cake has a pure marzipan flavor but can be enhanced with toppings like chocolate icing, powdered sugar, or flaked almonds.
- Baking at two different temperatures ensures a fluffy but fully cooked cake without drying it out.
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