Arrange the wheat flour in a mound and gradually incorporate the butter in pieces (softened), 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of warm salted water
Knead everything together; shape the dough into a ball and let it rest
Meanwhile, prepare a filling by mixing the almond flour with the well-beaten whole eggs, sugar, vanilla powder, chopped mandarin, and cream
Roll out the dough
Fit it into the bottom and sides of a buttered baking pan (24 cm)
Trim the excess edges and spread 2 tablespoons of mandarin jam on the bottom
Pour the filling over the jam and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 25 minutes
Once cooked, spread a thin layer of mandarin jam on the surface of the cake and sprinkle with sliced almonds
Briefly place it back in the oven under the grill for another 2 or 3 minutes; finally, remove it from the pan
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Store the cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
The Marco Polo Cake is a typical Italian dessert, inspired by the spices and aromas of ancient trade routes.
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| Energy (kcal) | 315.8 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 22.67 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 14.61 |
| Fat (g) | 21.3 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 8.03 |
| Protein (g) | 8.67 |
| Fiber (g) | 2.14 |
| Sale (g) | 0.04 |
