Strawberry-Topped Cake with Honey-Lemon Mascarpone
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-in. (23 cm) round pans. Using an electric mixer (stand or handheld), blend the first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl on medium, about 2 min. Divide batter evenly among pans and bake on middle rack of oven for 26 min. or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 min., then remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
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Combine cheese, yogourt, 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and set aside.
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Level tops of cakes with a serrated knife. Place one cake in the centre of a platter and top with half of the cheese mixture, spreading evenly over cake. Spread jam evenly over cheese and top with second cake.
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Spread remaining cheese mixture evenly over top of cake. Arrange sliced strawberries in a concentric circle starting from the outer edge and working towards the centre of the cake to create a flower-like effect. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest, loosely cover and refrigerate for 30 min. to set. Drizzle top with remaining honey to serve.
