Description
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is a refreshing and elegant dessert that combines light sponge cake soaked in homemade limoncello syrup with a luscious mascarpone cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful cake offers a burst of zesty lemon flavor that will impress your guests and elevate your celebrations. The airy layers and creamy texture create a heavenly treat reminiscent of sunny Italian summers, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply indulging yourself. With easy preparation steps, you can whip up this sophisticated dessert in no time, ensuring a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup limoncello liqueur
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and lined 8-inch round pans.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale; add lemon zest, juice, and limoncello.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients followed by egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool.
- Prepare limoncello syrup by simmering limoncello with water and sugar until dissolved; cool before using.
- Brush cooled cake layers with syrup while still warm.
- Beat mascarpone cheese until smooth; gradually mix in cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble layers with mascarpone filling in between and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg