Description
This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake combines fresh lemon zest and tangy limoncello for a refreshing flavor. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for dessert lovers looking for a delicious homemade treat.
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.
- Prepare an 8-inch round cake tin by greasing and lining the base with parchment, and lightly flour the sides.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Use high-quality limoncello for an authentic flavor.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg