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Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

Limoncello Mascarpone Cake for Zesty Celebrations

This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake offers a delightful burst of lemon and creamy mascarpone, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for leavening
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Works with lemon juice for extra rise
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk can be used as a dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Limoncello Can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for the best taste
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar offers a richer flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Organic lemons are preferred
  • 3 Large Eggs Room temperature for best results
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Melted butter can alter cake's profile
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Star ingredient for creamy frosting
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Homemade or high-quality store-bought

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • liquid measuring cup
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 345°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; whisk until blended.
  3. In a liquid measuring cup, mix together the milk, Limoncello, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. In another bowl, rub sugar with lemon zest, then add eggs and beat until fluffy.
  5. Gradually mix in olive oil, then add the wet ingredients and beat until combined.
  6. Slowly add the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Spread mascarpone frosting on top of the cooled cake and finish with lemon curd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid opening the oven during baking.

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