🍋 Limoncello Mascarpone Cake 🍰✨
A Bright, Elegant Citrus Dessert
This Limoncello Mascarpone Cake is a showstopper—light, zesty, and creamy with just the right touch of sophistication. The combination of fluffy lemon cake and a smooth mascarpone filling spiked with Limoncello makes this the perfect dessert for spring brunches, summer parties, or simply treating yourself to a slice of sunshine.
🧾 Ingredients
🍋 For the Lemon Cake:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
Zest of 2 lemons
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup whole milk
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Optional: 2 tbsp Limoncello (for added depth)
🍶 For the Limoncello Syrup:
¼ cup water
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup Limoncello
🍰 For the Mascarpone Limoncello Filling:
1½ cups mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp Limoncello (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra brightness)
✨ For Garnish (optional but stunning):
Whipped cream
Lemon zest or curls
Edible flowers
Sifted powdered sugar
Thin lemon slices