Description
The Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines the best of Italian flavors with a modern twist. It’s made with a moist, fluffy cake base flavored with lemon zest and limoncello liqueur, then frosted with a rich and creamy mixture of mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and limoncello. The resulting cake has a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that melt in your mouth with every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup limoncello liqueur
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
For the Frosting
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup limoncello liqueur
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, limoncello, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, and eggs. Gradually fold into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, limoncello, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Spread frosting between the cake layers and over the top and sides. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish: Decorate with lemon zest, thin lemon slices, or white chocolate shavings.
Notes
This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is the perfect balance of zesty and creamy! For an extra touch, garnish with fresh lemon zest or white chocolate shavings. It pairs beautifully with a cup of espresso or a glass of chilled Limoncello. Enjoy every luxurious bite!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Limoncello Mascarpone Cake