Description
This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake offers an irresistible blend of flavors with simple prep. Perfect for gatherings, it features fresh lemons, creamy mascarpone, and a touch of limoncello.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 340°F.
- Grease and line the base of an 8-inch round tin with parchment; lightly flour the sides.
Notes
Ensure your butter and mascarpone are at room temperature for easier mixing.
For added flavor, consider using fresh, high-quality limoncello and lemon curd.
This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, enhancing the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg