Mary Berry Marshmallow Cake
Mary Berry Marshmallow Cake is a delectable dessert creation that showcases the culinary prowess of the renowned British baker and television personality, Mary Berry. This cake features moist and tender layers, a delightful marshmallow filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. It's a treat that offers a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for special occasions or simply for indulging in life's sweet moments. By following Mary Berry's expert guidance, you can create a masterpiece that's both visually stunning and incredibly delicious, making it a delightful addition to any dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 175 g 6oz unsalted butter, softened
- 175 g 6oz caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 175 g 6oz self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g 7oz marshmallows
- 100 ml 3½fl oz double cream
- 75 g 2½oz unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g 3½oz mini marshmallows
- 100 g 3½oz chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm (8in) round cake tins.
- For the cake, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour, baking powder and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the tins before turning them out.
- For the marshmallow frosting, place the marshmallows, double cream and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread over half of the marshmallow frosting. Top with the second cake layer and spread over the remaining frosting.
- Decorate the cake with mini marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles.