Description
A luscious Limoncello Mascarpone Cake featuring a moist, fluffy cake filled with creamy mascarpone and bright lemon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Limoncello
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Limoncello (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, use your electric mixer to blend the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs: Introduce the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, Limoncello, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare the filling: Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in the mascarpone cheese and lemon zest.
- Assemble the cake: Layer the cakes with the mascarpone filling in between.
- Make the glaze: Mix Limoncello and powdered sugar, and drizzle over the top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice and share with friends and family.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare cakes a day in advance. Cooking alternatives: Use an air fryer for smaller layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg