Layered Caribbean Cakes Recipe

Name: Layered Caribbean Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 eggs separated; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons white rum; 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2/3 cup coconut flakes; 1 cup butter melted; 8 3/4 ounces mascarpone cheese; 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons pineapple juice; 1 pineapple small, peeled, cut into 16 rings; 1/2 lime juiced; cake decorations

Servings: persons

5 eggs separated
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white rum
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup coconut flakes
1 cup butter melted
8 3/4 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 pineapple small, peeled, cut into 16 rings
1/2 lime juiced
cake decorations

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 15x13 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Add a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup sugar until thick and glossy. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1 tbsp rum and remaining sugar until creamy. Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Add coconut flakes then mix into egg yolk mixture, alternating with melted butter. Fold in egg whites. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 20 mins. Let cool then cut out 16 - 2 1/4 inch discs.
3
Meanwhile, combine mascarpone, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, pineapple juice and remaining rum until smooth and creamy.
4
To assemble the cakes, arrange 8 cake discs on a clean work surface. Top each with a slice of pineapple. Distribute mascarpone cream over pineapples then sandwich with remaining cake discs.
5
Mix remaining powdered sugar with lime juice to form a thick icing. Spread over top of each cake. Decorate with cake decorations of your choice. Chill for 1 hour then serve.

1290

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 eggs separated, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons white rum, 3/4 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Layered Caribbean Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Layered Caribbean Cakes

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