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Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

Indulge in a refreshing Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and creamy frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour 240g
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Milk 120ml
  • 1/2 cup Limoncello 120ml
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 30ml
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar 300g
  • Zest of two lemons
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Olive oil 240ml
  • 1 recipe Mascarpone frosting
  • 1 recipe Lemon curd

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Line a nine-inch pan with parchment paper, grease the sides, and preheat oven to 345F.
  2. Mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Mix the milk, limoncello, and lemon juice in a measuring cup and set aside.
  4. Rub the lemon zest into the sugar, then mix in the eggs on medium-high speed for about one minute.
  5. With the mixer on medium-high speed, drizzle in the olive oil followed by the wet ingredients, and mix until incorporated.
  6. Reduce speed to low and mix in the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes. Do not open the oven door mid-baking.
  8. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out dry from the center of the cake.
  9. Place the chilled cake over your serving plate and dollop the mascarpone frosting.
  10. Use the back of a spoon to spread the frosting over the surface of the cake.
  11. Dollop or drizzle the lemon curd over the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any occasion and delivers a burst of lemony flavor in every bite.

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