Limoncello Drizzle Mascarpone Cake: Irresistibly Zesty Delight
This Limoncello Drizzle Mascarpone Cake is a delightful combination of zesty lemon flavor and creamy mascarpone, perfect for any celebration.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Limoncello liqueur
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in Limoncello.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.’
- Spread the mascarpone mixture over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For an extra zesty flavor, drizzle more Limoncello on top before serving.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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