Description

This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake offers an irresistible flavor profile, featuring fresh lemons and a creamy mascarpone layer. Perfect for celebrations or quick dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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¾ cup granulated sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) very soft
2 large eggs room temperature
½ cup mascarpone room temperature
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all‑purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon fine salt
¼ cup limoncello
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup mascarpone cold
½ cup heavy cream cold
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½–2/3 cup lemon curd good-quality

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 340°F.
Grease and line the base of an 8-inch round tin with parchment paper and lightly flour the sides.
In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and lemon zest.
Cream the soft unsalted butter into the sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Stir in the mascarpone, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add this to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the limoncello for extra zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating together the cold mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Once cool, frost the cake generously and layer with lemon curd as desired.

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
The cake can be stored in the fridge for 3 days, maintaining moisture and flavor.
Top the cake with additional lemon zest for a vibrant finish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg