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8–10
Easy
Published 1998
I made this expressly to go with the rhubarb and cornmeal cake, but it is a useful way of giving a little chic spin to any basic cake. It would also be wonderful with Christmas pudding or mince pies.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry and put aside for a moment. Beat the yolks with the muscat and, when smoothly combined, beat in the mascarpone and icing sugar. Whisk well and then, when you’ve got a voluptuous, thickening cream in front of you, fold in the egg whites. You can keep this in the fridge, covered, for a day before using it.
