Description

This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is a delightful treat that features the vibrant essence of lemon and creamy mascarpone, making it perfect for gatherings or as a light dessert after meals. It’s an easy recipe that brings satisfaction to any lemon lover.

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).
Grease and line the base of an 8-inch round tin with parchment, lightly flouring the sides.
In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar and lemon zest until fragrant.
Add the very soft unsalted butter and cream together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the room temperature eggs one at a time.
Stir in the mascarpone cheese, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt. Gradually mix into the wet combination until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for approximately 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
In a clean bowl, whip together the cold heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Fold in the cold mascarpone and vanilla extract gently until well combined.
Once the cake has cooled, layer with lemon curd and mascarpone mixture, then serve.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before adding the mascarpone topping to prevent it from melting.
For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the batter and frosting.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 103mg