
Craving a slice of heaven? This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is the ultimate dessert for citrus lovers!
Layers of light, fluffy cake soaked in Limoncello syrup, topped with creamy mascarpone frosting and a zesty lemon glaze. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and refreshing!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
¾ cup buttermilk
For the Limoncello Syrup:
¼ cup Limoncello liqueur
2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp Limoncello (optional)