Low Carb Chocolate Mascarpone Cake

A slice of chocolate cake on a plate with a fork.

Low Carb Chocolate Mascarpone Cake

Learn how to make Low Carb Chocolate Mascarpone Cake with only a few ingredients needed. This extra moist layer cake filled with mascarpone whipped cream frosting treat is a perfect balance of flavors to satisfy every sweet craving.

Course Cakes

Cuisine International

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Additional Time 5

Total Time 5 35

Servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

Cake

8 Eggs
8 Tablespoons Sweetener
4 Tablespoons Cocoa
Pinch of Salt

Mascarpone Filling:

1 Cup Mascarpone
1.5 Cups Heavy Cream
2 Egg Yolks
4 Tablespoons Sweetener

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

To make this cake, prepare all the ingredients in advance. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites before anything else. I have used a powdered sweetener for the cake batter filling, and mascarpone. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). As you see, I have used parchment paper inside the baking form to avoid using flour against stickiness.
Using a stand mixer with a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and 4 tablespoons of sweetener until well combined and fluffy. Set aside.
Add the egg yolks and 4 tablespoons of sweetener and mix into a mixing bowl. Gradually add the egg white mixture to the cake batter cream until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
After all is combined, add your cocoa powder and mix again. Do not add too much cocoa powder. Otherwise, it will overpower the mascarpone's taste.
In your prepared baked pan, pour the batter and divide equally between the prepared cake pans. Bake the cake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Start by whisking the heavy cream in the mixer until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
Combine the mascarpone, egg yolks, and powdered sugar. After mixing, gently add the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
After baking your cake base, let it cool thoroughly before assembling it. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread mascarpone filling evenly over the layer. Repeat with the remaining layer.
Top up the mascarpone cake with your favorite decoration. Be it a ganache, a few fresh berries, or just simple cocoa powder and powdered sweetener for a decorative touch on top of the cake.

Video

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Notes

Room temperature ingredients - bring your mascarpone and eggs to room temperature before using them, as it can result in a smoother batter and a better-textured cake.
Refrain from overmixing - overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
Refrigerate before serving - refrigerate the cake for the best flavor and texture for a few hours or overnight. It allows the flavors to meld and the filling to set.

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