MARZIPAN
Make your own marzipan instead of buying it. Marzipan is used to frost Christmas cakes and for candies, and all sorts of other goodies.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time P1DT30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend the confectioner's sugar, finely ground almonds, egg whites, salt, and almond extract in a blender until perfectly blended. Cover and chill until firm, 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 79.9 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
GERMAN HOMEMADE MARZIPAN
It is super easy to make your own marzipan. This authentic German recipe is made without eggs and needs only 2 ingredients, whole almonds and confectioners' sugar. If you like, you can flavor it with almond extract or rose water. Use the marzipan within a week or two.
Provided by transatlantikkoch
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander.
- Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
EASY VANILLA MARZIPAN
It's worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake - and you can experiment with adding different flavours
Provided by Jane Hornby
Time 20m
Yield Covers a 20cm/8in cake
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the sugars and almonds in a large bowl, then rub in the vanilla seeds until even. Make a well in the middle, then tip in the eggs and citrus juice. Cut the wet ingredients into the dry with a cutlery knife. Dust the surface with icing sugar, then knead the marzipan briefly with your hands to a smooth dough. Don't overdo it as the paste can get greasy. Add a bit more icing sugar if it seems too wet. Shape into a ball, then wrap and keep in a cool place until ready to cover the cake. Can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Lift the cake onto a cake board or plate, then use a pastry brush to cover evenly with a thin layer of jam. Dust the work surface with more icing sugar, then roll the marzipan into a circle about 40cm across, dusting underneath the marzipan with more icing sugar and turning it a quarter turn after every few pushes of the rolling pin.
- Flip the top of the circle back over your rolling pin so you can see the underside of the marzipan, then lift the pin up and lift the marzipan over the cake. Stop once you can see that the edge of the marzipan nearest you is about level with the bottom of the cake. Flop the front of the marzipan down. Smooth the paste over the cake using the palms of your hands, then trim with a sharp knife. If any cracks appear, simply pinch the paste back together and smooth. Leave to dry for at least 24 hrs, or up to 3 days, before covering with icing.
- How long does homemade marzipan keep? Although homemade marzipan contains raw eggs, the amount of sugar, and lack of moisture, prevents bacteria growing when left at room temperature, so your cake should last for 1-2 months iced. The most important thing is that you don't scrimp on drying time - once you've covered your cake in marzipan it should be left to completely dry out, before you then cover it with icing. If you want to make marzipan before you are ready to cover your cake, then wrap it well in cling film and keep in a fridge for up to a week - as wrapped in a ball it will still contain a little moisture. As it contains raw eggs it shouldn't be given to anyone in an at-risk group, including pregnant women, the elderly, the unwell and the very young. You can make a cooked marzipan, which carries no risks. It is a little softer, and harder to work with, but a good substitute if you are at all worried.
STRAWBERRY JAM MARZIPAN BARS
Love the delicate almond flavor with the strawberries. Very rich and sweet; cut them small.
Provided by dthomas
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; press mixture into a 9-inch square pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Spread strawberry jam to within 1/2 inch of edges of baked crust. Mix 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and salt in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over jam layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
MARZIPAN BARS
My husband's grandmother made these lovely layered bars for us as our newlywed Christmas present.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with jelly. , For filling, combine almond paste, butter, sugar, egg white and vanilla in a bowl. Beat in eggs. Add food coloring; mix well. Pour over jelly layer. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , For icing, heat chocolate and butter in a small saucepan on low until melted. Add confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make a smooth icing. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread over bars. Cover and store overnight at room temperature before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MARZIPAN CANDY
Marzipan can be a great cover for a cake, or cut out fun shapes to decorate cakes, cookies, or eat alone. You will need a little frosting to glue the marzipan to a cookie or cake and it can make for a yummy treat. It is especially yummy on a cake with cream and a little bit of your choice of jam between the layers!
Provided by DARLING975
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Break the almond paste into small pieces over a medium bowl. Add 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar, and work it in with your hands until incorporated. It will be crumbly. Add another 3/4 cup of sugar, and work it in really well. Pour in the corn syrup, and work it in until evenly blended. Spread remaining sugar out on a clean work surface, and knead the dough until smooth and uniform, 3 to 5 minutes. If the dough seems too sticky, knead in more sugar. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about an hour. It should have the consistency of modeling dough.
- Break off small pieces of marzipan to color, kneading in color thoroughly until you arrive at the desired color. Then blend the colored pieces into larger portions of dough. Dust a work surface and rolling pin with confectioners' sugar, and roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using small cookie cutters to make candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
MARZIPAN COOKIES
A simple almond-flavored dough becomes a fruit basket of sweet treats with this super-easy and super-delicious recipe!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix butter and sugar in large bowl. Stir in flour and almond extract until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Divide into 3 equal parts. Tint and shape dough as directed below. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 300°F. Bake about 30 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Apples: Mix red or green food color into part of dough. Shape into small balls. Insert small piece of cinnamon stick in top for stem end and whole clove in bottom for blossom end. Dilute red or green food color with water and brush over apples. Apricots: Mix red and yellow food colors into part of dough. Shape into small balls. Make crease down 1 side with a toothpick. Insert whole clove for stem end. Dilute red food color with water and brush over apricots. Bananas: Mix yellow food color into part of dough. Shape into 3-inch rolls, tapering ends. Slightly flatten sides to make planes of banana; curve slightly. Paint on markings with mixture of red, yellow and blue food colors diluted with water. Oranges: Mix red and yellow food colors into part of dough. Shape into small balls. Insert whole clove for blossom end. Prick with blunt end of toothpick for texture. Pears: Mix yellow food color into part of dough. Shape into small balls, then into cone shapes, rounding narrow end. Insert small piece of cinnamon stick in narrow end for stem. Dilute red food color with water and brush on "cheeks" of pears. Strawberries: Mix red food color into part of dough. Shape into small balls, then into heart shapes, about 3/4 inch high. Prick with blunt end of toothpick for texture. Roll in red sugar. Insert small piece of green-colored toothpick or green dough into top for stem.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg
MARZIPAN BARS
This is unlike any other marzipan bar recipe I have seen. This was given to me by my sister many years ago and I get asked for this recipe all the time. It is very pretty to look at as well as tasting wonderful.
Provided by Darlene10
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 slice
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line 8 x 8 pan with pie pastry and cover the pastry with layer of raspberry jam.
- Blend butter and sugar thoroughly.
- Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add rice flour and salt and beat well.
- Color 1/2 mixture a pale pink and other half green.
- Put spoonfuls of each mixture alternately on jam to cover.
- Bake in 350° oven for 35 minutes.
- Cool and ice with frosting.
MARZIPAN CAKE
I am partial to marzipan and this cake full of almond paste, ground almonds and almond extract satisfies my cravings.
Provided by Geema
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter and flour a 9" cake pan.
- Cream the almond paste with the butter and sugar.
- Mix in the almonds.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs lightly with almond extract and add to the creamed mixture.
- Combine the flour and baking powder and stir into butter mixture.
- Mix with a few strokes as possible.
- Pour batter into cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Do not over bake!
- Heat water and preserves and brush on the top of warm cake.
MARZIPAN COOKIES
If you love marzipan, you will love these cookies. They are super easy to make, but you need to make the dough ahead of time, as they need to dry overnight.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Desserts Cookies Nut Cookie Recipes Almond
Time 8h50m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine marzipan, confectioners' sugar, egg white, and flour in a bowl. Knead into a smooth dough. Roll out to 1/3-inch thickness and cut into whatever shapes you like.
- Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and place cookies onto it. Allow to dry, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Brush the cooled cookies with rose water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 2.9 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
CHRISTMAS STOLLEN WITH ALMONDS & MARZIPAN
Nothing says Christmas like stollen with marzipan. It's a cinch to make, although it does take some time - think of it as a weekend project with the kids
Provided by Claire Thomson
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 2h40m
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the dried fruit in 100ml of hot water. Gently warm the apple juice for a few mins in a pan, then add the yeast and leave to activate for 10-15 mins (it will start to bubble).
- Put the flour in a bowl. Stir in the yeast and apple juice mixture to form a smooth dough, then cover and leave to prove somewhere warm until roughly doubled in size, about 1-2 hrs. You can also put the dough in the fridge to rise slowly overnight.
- Drain the fruit and add to the dough along with the nuts, spices and marzipan. Squish everything together, then turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until the fruit stays in the dough.
- Shape the dough into a sausage shape and put it on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove somewhere warm for 30 mins-1 hr until it has risen by about a quarter.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Bake the stollen for 20 mins, then reduce oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2 and bake for 25-30 mins more until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove the stollen from the oven and brush all over with the melted butter. Dust with the icing sugar and leave to cool completely before slicing. Store any remaining stollen, well wrapped, in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein
ALMOND MARZIPAN COOKIE
This is a delicious, traditional cookie that my grandmother made every Christmas. I have fond memories of my mother showing me how she made them, just like grandma.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 9h20m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mash the butter into the flour in a mixing bowl with a pastry cutter or forks until it resembles small peas. Gradually add ice-cold water into the mixture, stirring lightly until the mixture is moist enough to form a ball. Place the pastry ball into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Mix almond paste, sugar, eggs, and almond extract in a separate bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate both mixtures 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Divide the pastry into 10 portions. Using a rolling pin, roll each portion into long strips measuring about 4x12 inches. Divide the almond paste mixture into 10 portions; use your hands to form each portion into a snake shape. Place each almond 'snake' into the center of each pastry strip. Fold the dough over and seal the seam, also closing the ends. A little water will help to hold the seal. Arrange the rolls seam side down onto the baking sheets. Cut slits into the rolls with scissors every 2 inches.
- Beat egg white and water together in a small bowl; brush over the pastry rolls to coat.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 47.4 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
MARZIPAN
A favorite for desserts and cake decorating, marzipan is a tasty, nutty treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine almond paste, confectioners' sugar, and corn syrup in a large mixing bowl. You may need to work the mixture with your hands to ensure that it is well mixed. To prevent the mixture from drying as you work with it, rub hands with a light coating of vegetable shortening. Wrap tightly in plastic until ready for use.
MARZIPAN CHRISTMAS KRINGLE (JULESKRINGLE)
This marzipan tubular bread is an ABSOLUTE must for the Christmas season, and a traditional dinner would not be complete without this Christmas Kringle for dessert. It may seem complicated at first glance, but if you follow the recipe step by step, it is actually quite easy and you will amaze your family with this beautiful dessert. This is an extremely rich and decadent treat so guests only need a little. Often a coin is hidden in the kringle and it is thought that the finder will be guaranteed good luck for the upcoming year. As such, it is considered bad luck not to indulge at Christmas!
Provided by WOLSELEY
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 15h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve. Stir in cream.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or pinching with your fingers until it is a course mealy texture. Stir in the yeast mixture until well blended. Pat into a ball, flatten slightly, then wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- To make the filling, mix the almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and almond extract using an electric mixer until evenly blended. It may be crumbly.
- Roll the chilled dough out into a 2 inch wide and 24 inch long rectangle. Spread the filling to within 2 inches of the sides and roll up into a tube. Cover your work surface with sugar, and roll the tube of dough in the sugar to coat thoroughly. Roll and stretch the dough out to form a long rope about 40 inches long. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a pretzel shape.
- Brush the top of the pretzel with egg white and sprinkle with almonds. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the kringle in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 213.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
HOMEMADE MARZIPAN
Can cover in chocolate or use as a substitute for fondant. Keeps for up to a month in the refrigerator and 6 months in the freezer.
Provided by jo&dre'smama
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Fondant Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine almond flour and confectioners' sugar in a food processor; pulse until evenly mixed. Add almond extract and rose water; process until combined. Add egg white; process until a thick dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
OMA'S MARZIPAN STOLLEN
My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it reminds me of her and the German food she made. I often freeze this sweet bread once it's shaped into a braid. Then I can pull it out the night before, let it rise on the counter overnight, and bake it in the morning. -Abigail Leszczynski, Beauford, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add lemon zest; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, in a large bowl, beat almond pastry filling, almonds, milk and extract. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread each portion with a third of the filling to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long slide; pinch seam to seal. Place ropes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a 1/2-in.-deep cut lengthwise down the center of each rope, stopping 1/2 in. from ends. Keeping cut surfaces facing up, braid ropes. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Combine glaze ingredients to desired consistency; drizzle over stollen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED MARZIPAN AND WALNUT PRALINES
Delicious treats that are perfect as food gifts during the Christmas season. Marzipan and walnuts are formed into shapes, dipped in chocolate, and then topped with walnuts.
Provided by barbara
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Knead marzipan with 3/4 cup powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, rum, and maraschino liqueur on a clean work surface until smooth.
- Sprinkle remaining powdered sugar on a clean work surface. Roll out marzipan and cut out circles, squares, or rectangles.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set a wire rack on top.
- Place 3/4 of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining dark chocolate until smooth.
- Stick a toothpick or metal skewer into each praline and dip into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Set onto the wire rack. Allow chocolate to set a little, then place 1 walnut half on top of the chocolate.
- Allow chocolate to harden completely. Store pralines in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
COCONUT AND MARZIPAN MACAROONS
These chocolate-dipped macaroons originate from the German city of Lübeck, popular for its marzipan.
Provided by nch
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 65
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Combine marzipan with 1/2 of the confectioners' sugar and rub with your fingers until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add coconut, remaining confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and rum. Mix well. Fold in stiff egg whites.
- Using 2 teaspoons, drop small dollops of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroons are golden but soft to the touch, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Place 3/4 of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining chocolate until melted.
- Dip 1/3 of each cooled macaroon into the melted chocolate. Set macaroons on waxed paper until chocolate has set. Store the macaroons in an airtight container, with waxed paper between the layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
CHOCOLATE AND MARZIPAN COOKIES
Soft and yummy, these are heaven if you love chocolaty delights and hell if you're trying to lose a few pounds!
Provided by CoOkIe MoNsTeR
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 33m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- Combine 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Fold in flour mixture until dough comes together; mix in vegetable oil and milk. Fold milk chocolate and marzipan into the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough on the lined baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned, about 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 184.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
MARZIPAN PRINCESS CAKE
Prepare a cake fit for a princess with this beautiful creation complete with layers of raspberry preserves and vanilla pudding.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Fit heavy-duty stand mixer with flat beater attachment. Crumble almond paste into large mixer bowl; add 3 cups powdered sugar. Beat on low speed until mixture is crumbly and resembles cornmeal. Add corn syrup and 1 tablespoon water. Mix on low speed, adding additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until mixture starts to form a dough. Remove about 1/8 of marzipan for daisies; wrap in plastic wrap and set aside. Add green food color and water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to remaining marzipan; beat on low speed until pale green and consistency of modeling clay. Sprinkle work surface generously with powdered sugar. Knead green marzipan until smooth and color is even, sprinkling with additional powdered sugar as needed to reduce stickiness. Flatten into round disc, about 6 inches in diameter. Double wrap disc in plastic wrap. Refrigerate marzipan at least 24 hours or up to 1 week.
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease 2 (9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. Line pan bottoms with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper; grease again and lightly flour. In large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed, gradually adding 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar at high speed until thick and pale yellow, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low. Gradually beat in melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold 1 cup of the egg whites into egg yolk mixture until well blended. Fold in remaining egg whites until blended. Sift 1/3 of flour mixture over batter; fold in. Sift remaining flour, half at a time, over batter; fold in. Spread 1/3 of batter (about 1 1/4 cups) into one pan. Spread the remaining batter (about 2 1/2 cups) in second pan. Place both pans in oven.
- Bake smaller cake 10 to 15 minutes; larger cake 17 to 22 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 40 minutes. Refrigerate larger cake 20 minutes before assembling cake.
- Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix pudding mix and half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour into bowl; place plastic wrap directly on top of pudding. Cool 15 minutes; refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours. Just before assembling cake, beat pudding with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. In small bowl, beat whipping cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir whipped cream into pudding until blended.
- To assemble cake, using long, thin serrated knife, cut large cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place smaller cake on cake plate; spread top with 1/4 cup of the preserves. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture (about 1 1/4 cups) over preserves, mounding slightly in center and tapering at edge. Place second layer (half of larger cake), cut side up over filling. Spread with remaining preserves. Spoon and spread remaining pudding mixture over preserves. Top with remaining cake layer, top side up. With serrated knife, trim top edge of cake so edge is slightly rounded. Refrigerate cake until ready to frost.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the milk with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, adding milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until spreading consistency. Place1/4 cup of frosting in small bowl; cover and set aside. Spread thin layer of remaining frosting over top and side of cake. Cover and refrigerate.
- For marzipan covering for cake, generously sprinkle work surface with powdered sugar. With rolling pin, roll green marzipan to 14- to 15-inch circle, adding powdered sugar and rotating disc every few rolls to prevent sticking. Remove cake from refrigerator. Roll marzipan onto rolling pin and gently unroll over cake. Press marzipan gently against top and side of cake to mold to cake and create a smooth surface. With sharp knife or pizza cutter, trim off extra marzipan at bottom edge of cake. Roll green trimmings until 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch wide strip with pastry wheel or sharp knife. Attach to bottom of cake.
- For marzipan daisies, generously sprinkle work surface with powdered sugar; roll marzipan to 1/4-inch thickness. With sharp knife or daisy cutter, make several daisy shapes. Place daisies on top of cake, overlapping petals as desired. Place yellow confetti sprinkle in center of each daisy. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 68 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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