NEAPOLITAN CAKE
Here is an excellent project recipe that Christine Muhlke, then an editor and columnist at The New York Times Magazine, brought to us in a 2007 profile of the cookbook writer Gail Monaghan, who adapted it from a cookbook written by the Vicomte de Mauduit in 1933. It is infinitely more chic and cosmopolitan than most Neapolitan cakes, with no cartoon hue or bulk.
Provided by Christine Muhlke
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 1/4 cup of the sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until all the sugar turns caramel. Tilt pan to distribute caramel. Lower the heat and carefully whisk in the jam, the scraped vanilla bean and seeds, 1 tablespoon of water, a pinch of salt and the lemon juice. (The caramel will bubble violently.) Simmer, stirring, until the caramel dissolves into the jam. Remove from heat.
- In a food processor, pulverize the whole almonds with 2 tablespoons of the flour.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, remaining sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the zests until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Mix in the pulverized almonds until combined. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, and then add the almond extract and orange-flower water. Mix in the remaining flour.
- Divide the dough into six equal balls. Place each ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and press into an 8-inch circle, using the inside of a pie pan as a guide. Chill the dough rounds in the refrigerator for 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic wrap, place a dough round on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining rounds.
- Lay a round in the center of a serving plate. Spread with 3 to 4 tablespoons of jam to just before the edge. Continue to layer the rounds, spreading jam between each. Spread a thin layer of jam over the top and cover with sliced almonds. The cake can be served immediately, but tastes even better, and is easier to cut, if tightly wrapped and served 1 or 2 days later.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 824, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 516 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Wendi McPike
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It is so delicious and everyone loves it.
Humaaha Ontiy
[email protected]I have made this cake several times and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Anthony Braithwaite
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. It is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Gracie Bragg
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake. It is so unique and delicious.
Jacob Totten
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It is so easy to make and it always impresses.
RJ Tech
[email protected]I love this cake! It is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Neo Glados
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It is so delicious and everyone loves it.
Salma Sakariye
[email protected]I have made this cake several times and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Harriet Linger
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. It is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jahlano Mcleod
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake. It is so unique and delicious.
Shoriful Isslam
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It is so easy to make and it always impresses.
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[email protected]I have made this cake several times and it is always a hit. It is so moist and flavorful.
Qamar Dahri
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It is so delicious and everyone loves it.
Khabonina Lakhile
[email protected]I love this cake! It is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
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[email protected]This is the best Neapolitan cake I have ever had. It is so flavorful and moist.
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[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Farhan Bhatti
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.