Dec 012019
Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

Ready made Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

This cake is one of my special creations that I made for my hubby on his birthday. I wanted to make something special and use some of his favourite ingredients: coffee, cognac, walnuts and Mascarpone! It comes with a crunchy nutty sponge and lots of creamy filling!

For this cake I use a tall nonstick mini springform pan (4.7 in or 12 cm).

Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

If each half is divided in 4 triangles, you’ll get 8 servings of 337 calories and 4 grams of Net carbs. Still good considering, its taste is amazing!

Total Fat: 32 g, Net Carbs: 4 grams and Proteins: 5 grams.

Ingredients

Sponge

Brandy Syrup

  • 1/2 cup fresh coffee (120 ml)
  • 25 ml Cognac
  • 1 tablespoon granulated Erythritol
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract (optionally)

Brandy Cream

  • 100 grams Mascarpone
  • 3 tablespoons TruviaErythritol
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 200 ml Double Cream
  • 1 envelope (1 tbsp) Gelatin (dry powder, unsweetened)
  • Remainder of Brandy Syrup

Decorations

  • 6 roasted walnuts cut in small pieces

Instructions

1. Place the oven rack on the lower position and preheat the oven to 180 C/ 350F / Gas 4. Grease and line the base of a 12 cm/ 4.7 in springform cake tin with loose base.

2. In a medium size bowl, add the melted butter, sweetener, beaten egg, chopped walnuts, vanilla and almond extracts. Stir to combine all ingredients.

3. Stir in the almond four and stir until the mixture becomes thicker.

4. Place the mixture in the base of the cake tin and spread in an even layer, then make it even using the back of a spoon or a spatula.

Place the mixture in the base of the cake tin and spread in an even layer, then make it even using the back of a spoon or a spatula Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

5. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden and the margins are slightly browned. Remove and leave to cool.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden and the margins are slightly browned. Remove and leave to cool Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

6. Combine all the ingredients listed for the Brandy syrup into a medium size bowl and mix until the sweetener has fully dissolved.

7. Once the walnut sponge has cooled down completely, release the springform and take the cake sponge out and cut into two layers by placing one hand on top of the cake and carving it with the knife held flat, halfway through, then turning the cake and keep cutting.

8. Dollop each half in the brandy syrup and place one half on a serving plate but inside the loose springform pan, and the other half place it on a plate for later. Keep the brandy syrup for later.

9. In a large mixing bowl, add the double cream, Mascarpone, sweetener, vanilla & almond extracts and the gelatin. Mix until the mixture becomes thick and forms peaks.

In a large mixing bowl, add the double cream, Mascarpone, sweetener, vanilla & almond extracts and the gelatin Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

10. Gradually pour in the remaining brandy syrup and continue to mix until the mixture gets thicker and firm.

Gradually pour in the remaining brandy syrup and continue to mix until the mixture gets thicker and firm Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

11. Pour 2/3 of the mixture on top of the first sponge layer, up to the top of the springform tin. Add the second layer of the walnut sponge and tighten the belt of the springform.

12. Add the second layer of sponge and then cover it with the remaining Mascarpone mixture.

Add the second layer of sponge and then cover it with the remaining Mascarpone mixture Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

13. Sprinkle the top with chopped roasted walnuts. Transfer it to the fridge for 2 hours.

Sprinkle the top with chopped roasted walnuts. Transfer it to the fridge for 2 hours Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

Release the springform belt and gently pull the sides up. Even the Mascarpone mixture if needed.

Special Walnut, Coffee and Cognac Mini Cake

If you try this recipe, drop me a line to let me know how it was for you!


Reader Comments

  1. This looks yummy and I think it’s genius! I’ll give it a try for our next special occasion! Thank you for the step by step instructions and photos. Very helpful!

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