Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake: Irresistibly Creamy Delight
A delightful and creamy lemon mascarpone layer cake that will tempt your taste buds.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing mascarpone cheese with lemon zest and sugar.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with frosting in between.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day.
- Store leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon, Mascarpone, Layer Cake