Beet Cakes with Mascarpone Cream | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) peeled, grated beets
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1 cup (250 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) honey
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) peeled, grated beets
• 1/2 lb (250 g) mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar