Description
A delightful cake infused with limoncello and layered with a creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup limoncello
- 1 ½ cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Extra limoncello for soaking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and limoncello.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form for the filling.
- Soak the cooled cake layers lightly with extra limoncello.
- Spread mascarpone filling between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill before serving. Enjoy your Limoncello Mascarpone Cake!
Notes
Always measure ingredients accurately and use room temperature ingredients for a fluffier cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, limoncello, mascarpone, dessert, Italian dessert
