Description
Lemon lovers, rejoice! This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With its fluffy cake layers infused with zesty lemon and rich mascarpone frosting, this cake is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, it’s a celebration on a plate that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in limoncello and lemon zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip mascarpone with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled cake layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg