Parsnip and Maple Cake

Name: Parsnip and Maple Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 Portionen
Ingredients: 175 g butter; 250 g demerara sugar; 100 ml maple syrup; 3 piece large eggs; 250 g self-raising flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp mixed spice; 250 g parsnips; 1 piece medium eating apple; 50 g pecans; 250 g mascarpone

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Cook Time

1 h

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Prep Time

30 Min

This Thermomix® recipe for Parsnip and Maple Cake is ready in 1 h and yields 8 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

This parsnip and maple cake is a delightful treat, perfect for a cozy autumn afternoon. The sweetness of the maple syrup complements the earthy parsnips beautifully, creating a moist and flavorful cake. I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit with family and friends. The addition of apple and pecans adds a lovely texture and nutty flavor. It's easy to prepare and the mascarpone frosting takes it to the next level. This cake is best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. It's a great way to use up parsnips and enjoy a delicious dessert!

Ingredients (11 ingredients)

175 g butter
250 g demerara sugar
100 ml maple syrup
3 piece large eggs
250 g self-raising flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp mixed spice
250 g parsnips
1 piece medium eating apple
50 g pecans
250 g mascarpone

Preparation (11 steps)

Prepare the oven and baking tins

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4). Grease two 20cm sandwich tins and line the bases with baking parchment. No Thermomix settings needed for this step.

Melt butter, sugar, and maple syrup

Thermomix® Setting

3 min/122°F/Speed 2 50

Add 175g butter, 250g demerara sugar, and 100ml maple syrup to the mixing bowl. Melt for 3 Min./50°C/Stufe 2.

180

Cool the mixture slightly

Let the mixture cool slightly in the mixing bowl. No Thermomix settings needed for this step.

Whisk in the eggs

Thermomix® Setting

20 sec/Speed 4

Add 3 large eggs to the mixing bowl and mix for 20 Sek./Stufe 4.

Add dry ingredients

Thermomix® Setting

30 sec/Speed 3

Add 250g self-raising flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 2 tsp mixed spice to the mixing bowl. Mix for 30 Sek./Stufe 3.

Prepare parsnips, apple and pecans

Grate 250g parsnips and 1 medium eating apple. Chop 50g pecans. No Thermomix settings needed for this step.

Add grated parsnip, apple, and pecans

Thermomix® Setting

20 sec/Linkslauf Speed 2 Reverse

Add the grated parsnips, apple, and chopped pecans to the mixing bowl. Mix for 20 Sek./Linkslauf Stufe 2.

Bake the cakes

Divide the mixture between the prepared tins. Bake for 25-30 mins until the tops spring back when pressed lightly. No Thermomix settings needed for this step.

Cool the cakes

Cool the cakes slightly in the tins before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely. No Thermomix settings needed for this step.

Prepare the mascarpone frosting

Thermomix® Setting

15 sec/Speed 3

Add 250g tub mascarpone and 2 tbsp maple syrup to the mixing bowl. Mix for 15 Sek./Stufe 3.

Assemble the cake

Spread the mascarpone frosting over one cake and sandwich with the other. Dust with icing sugar just before serving. No Thermomix settings needed for this step.