DO THIS – Step by Step towards Back-Blowing Delight
1. The Magic of the Shortcrust Pastry: Mix all the ingredients for the shortcrust pastry. Either pinch them together with love by hand, or let your household appliance do the work in a snap. Set the oven to 180 degrees – it’s waiting for its moment in the spotlight.
2. Shape the Dream: Press the dough into a springform pan (23–24 cm in diameter) whose base is lined with baking paper. Let the dough climb a few centimeters up the edges – it should hold the filling in place like a safe embrace. Let the dough rest in the fridge for about 20 minutes – patience is a virtue!
3. The Secret of the Lemon: Wash the lemon thoroughly and grate the zest finely. This is where the fresh flavor comes from!
4. The Transformation of the Almond Paste: Coarsely grate the almond paste. It’s ready to become part of something magnificent.
5. The Magic of the Filling: Beat together the almond paste and butter with an electric whisk until it becomes a smooth and delicious mixture. Add the eggs and grated lemon zest, and continue whisking until you have a smooth and inviting mass.
6. Spread the Happiness: Spread the mazarin filling evenly over the shortcrust pastry. Watch as it prepares to become part of your baking dream.
7. Bake to Perfection: Bake the cake at the bottom of the oven for 42–43 minutes. Then let it cool completely in the tin – it needs its beauty sleep.
8. Glaze Shine: Mix icing sugar, vanilla sugar and lemon juice to make a spreadable glaze. Adjust the amount of lemon juice until the glaze has the perfect consistency – not too runny, not too thick. It should be easy to spread.
9. The Final Touch: Spread the glaze over the cooled cake. Let it set in the fridge – it will soon be ready to enjoy!
