Description
Delight in the refreshing flavors of our Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, a perfect treat for lemon lovers! This layered cake features a light and creamy mascarpone frosting, paired with the zesty kick of limoncello. Ideal for celebrations or as an everyday indulgence, each bite transports you to the sun-kissed Amalfi Coast. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake promises to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from fresh lemons)
- ¾ cup limoncello liqueur
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Fresh lemons (for juice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by the limoncello.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip mascarpone cheese and heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and top with additional frosting or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg