Description
Delight in the refreshing taste of our Delicious Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, crafted especially for lemon lovers! This vibrant dessert features a fluffy cake infused with zesty limoncello and topped with a luscious mascarpone frosting. Perfect for brunch gatherings or special occasions, this cake not only looks stunning but also offers a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. Impress your friends and family as you serve this showstopper that’s bound to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup limoncello
- Zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on wire racks before preparing the frosting by beating mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until creamy.
- Assemble and frost the cooled cakes with the mascarpone mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg