Description
Limoncello Mascarpone Dream Cake is a refreshing and indulgent dessert that layers fluffy cake with a creamy mascarpone filling, all infused with vibrant lemon flavors. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this cake dazzles with its sunny yellow hue and delightful taste. Each slice promises to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving friends and family asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Limoncello-style fruit juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk or water.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and limoncello juice until stiff peaks form.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute lemon juice with orange or lime for a different twist. Adding fresh berries between layers elevates the flavor profile.