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Basil Mascarpone Cakes

This Homemade Chocolate Cake is Infused with Herbs and Rich Cheese

— September 3, 2015 — Lifestyle
Lifestyle and food blogger Yeh created this delicious take on a chocolate cake that incorporates fresh herbs and rich cheese into the recipe. The end result is a decadent cake that offers fresh and savory notes in the icing to contrast the sweetness of the chocolate centre.

The chocolate cake is made from wholesome ingredients including butter, eggs, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. The frosting diverges away from traditional with a base made from fresh mascarpone cheese and infused basil butter. The cake is then sliced, layered with the basil-infused icing and roughly iced along the sides so that the cake layers still show through. Then delicate basil leaves and replicas made from green fondant are added to the cake for an artisan touch.

This recipe showcases how at-home bakers are incorporating more savory and fresh ingredients to expand the flavor profile of their desserts.
Trend Themes
1. Savory Desserts - Opportunity for brands and bakers to experiment with unique flavor profiles by incorporating savory and fresh ingredients in their desserts.
2. Artisanal Cake Design - Opportunity for creators to add handcrafted, creative accents to their cakes and showcase unique design skills.
3. Alternative Icing Bases - Opportunity for businesses and individuals to explore different bases for icings beyond traditional options, such as using mascarpone cheese infused with herbs for a unique and flavorful twist.
Industry Implications
1. Baking and Pastry - The baking and pastry industry could benefit from incorporating savory flavors into their dessert offerings, attracting customers looking for unique taste experiences.
2. Food Blogging and Recipe Development - Content creators in the food industry can experiment with innovative ingredient combinations and add a personal artisan touch to their recipe designs, generating interest from food enthusiasts and followers.
3. Gourmet Food and Beverage - Gourmet food and beverage companies can explore using alternative icing bases, such as mascarpone cheese infused with herbs, to create unique and flavorful products aligned with current culinary trends and customer preferences.
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