Vegan Chocolate Beetroot Cake

For the Cream Layer:
6 large egg yolks
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (cold)
1 cup (225g) mascarpone cheese (room temp)
For the Coffee Dip:
1 ½ cups (360ml) strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
3 tbsp coffee liqueur (like Kahlua – optional)
For Assembly:
24–30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Optional: dark chocolate shavings for topping
Prepare the cream:
In a bowl over a simmering pot (double boiler), whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
Whip the cream:
In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Add mascarpone:
Mix mascarpone into the cooled egg mixture until smooth. Then gently fold in the whipped cream.
Prepare the coffee:
Combine the coffee with liqueur (if using) in a shallow bowl.
Assemble:
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee (1 second each side).
Line the bottom of a dish with soaked ladyfingers.
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over.
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the cream.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
Finish:
Dust generously with cocoa powder just before serving. Optionally, add chocolate shavings.
Do not over-soak the ladyfingers or they’ll become mushy. One second per side is enough!
Comments
Post a Comment