We had Bobby and Jay over for Saturday dinner tonight since Bob was in town. We loved the cheeseburgers, even though I’m not a fan of cheese on my meat. And the corn saute is always a big hit. But for me, the best part of the meal was this cake. This is a dessert that I can’t resist if it’s in the house. The cake is light with a delicate crumb, and the filling is that perfect combination of sweetened cream and mascarpone cheese. I’m happy with the cake itself, but the berries are nice with it too.

• Chipotle Pork Cheeseburgers (Gourmet, June 2009)
• Corn & Mushroom Saute with Leeks & Pancetta (Fine Cooking #87, September 2007, p. 37)
• Roasted Potato and Mushroom Salad with Mascarpone (Fine Cooking #97, February 2009, p. 79)
• Mascarpone-Filled Cake with Sherried Berries (Gourmet, July 2008)