Beet Cakes with Mascarpone Cream

Ingredients

• Beet Cakes

  • 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

• Beet Syrup

  • 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

• Mascarpone Cream

  • 1/2 lb (250 g) mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon