Irresistible Macaron Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful world of baking with this irresistible macaron cake. Featuring layers of colorful, chewy macarons filled with rich buttercream, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or simply to brighten your day. With its stunning presentation and customizable flavors, you’re bound to impress your friends and family with this showstopper that balances elegance and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites until a smooth batter forms.
- Pipe small circles of batter onto prepared sheets; let them sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they lift off easily from parchment; cool completely before removing.
- Assemble by spreading buttercream between two shells and stack them high.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg