Description
A delightful dessert recipe featuring a light sponge cake soaked in Limoncello syrup and layered with a creamy mascarpone filling, topped with a sweet Limoncello glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup Limoncello liqueur
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1½ cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp Limoncello (for glaze)
- Lemon zest, to garnish
- Fresh lemon slices and mint, optional for decoration
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick (about 5–7 minutes). Fold in vanilla and lemon zest. Gently fold in dry ingredients. Divide batter between pans and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and Limoncello. Heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add whipped cream and beat until light and fluffy.
- Slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers. Brush each layer generously with limoncello syrup. Spread mascarpone filling between layers. Chill for 1 hour.
- Drizzle the limoncello glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with lemon slices, zest, and fresh mint. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can increase the amount of lemon zest used.
- The cake can be prepared a day in advance for flavors to deepen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, Italian dessert, sponge cake, mascarpone filling