Description
A luscious and tangy limoncello-infused mascarpone cake, bursting with citrus flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, limoncello, and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and garnishing with lemon slices and mint leaves.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra moisture, brush the cake with a little additional limoncello before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: limoncello, mascarpone, cake, citrus, dessert