Description
Indulge in this delightful Limoncello Mascarpone Cake that combines the zesty flavors of lemon with the creamy texture of mascarpone, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs (separated)
¾ cup granulated sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup limoncello liqueur
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and limoncello to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- For the mascarpone cream, beat together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost it with the mascarpone cream and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling some limoncello over the cake layers before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, lemon dessert, mascarpone cake, baking, American cuisine