The Marie Antoinette Cake is a rich and delicious dessert, perfect for a sweet afternoon break or a special party. With a dark chocolate dough enriched with almonds, rum, and spices, this cake is a true pleasure for the palate. Garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and accompanied by a jam of choice, every bite of the Marie Antoinette Cake is a true delight for the palate. Originally from France, this cake is a tribute to Queen Marie Antoinette, with her refined tastes and love for sweetness.
Work the softened butter in a bowl with the sugar until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture
Scent it with the grated zest of the orange and a small glass of rum, then incorporate the almond flour and wheat flour mixed together and a pinch of salt
Add a whole egg and two yolks, work the dough to mix all the ingredients well, finally complete it with grated dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper
Gather the dough into a ball and let it rest in a cool place for 2-3 hours
After this time, roll out about two-thirds of the dough using a rolling pin and place the obtained sheet in a 20 cm diameter buttered and floured pan
Cover the dough with a layer of jam, form a lattice decoration on this using the leftover dough, finally bake the cake in the preheated oven (180 degrees) for an hour
Serve the cake cold
If desired, you can store this cake for about 10 days by sealing it in a polyethylene bag once cooled and then in a tin box
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Store the cake in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap
This cake is inspired by the tastes and luxury of Queen Marie Antoinette
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| Energy (kcal) | 345.62 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 42.45 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 28.51 |
| Fat (g) | 16.76 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 6.84 |
| Protein (g) | 6.3 |
| Fiber (g) | 3.08 |
| Sale (g) | 0.14 |
