Marzipan-Wrapped Ginger Cake with Cinnamon Fingers

A vegetarian ginger cake made with cream cheese and stem ginger, wrapped in marzipan and served with crisp cinnamon fingers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1856.5 kcals 1856.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 202.4 grams 202.4 grams
Fat 105.2 grams 105.2 grams
Protein 24.8 grams 24.8 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
2
piece
Peach
halved
GrainsCereals
75
g
Filo Pastry
ready-made
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds scraped out
2
piece
15
ml
Cinnamon
for dusting
Vegetables
50
g
Stem Ginger
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Layer two filo squares, brushing each with melted butter and dusting with cinnamon.
  • Cut the pastry into 7.5cm by 2.5cm fingers and bake on a non-stick sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, stem ginger, syrup, and vanilla seeds in a large bowl.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 7.5cm chef's ring placed on a plate and flatten the top.
  • Remove the ring by warming the edges or using a knife-edge.
  • Wrap a thin strip of marzipan around the cake and caramelise with a blow torch.
  • Top with cinnamon fingers and serve with peach halves and mint leaves.