Limoncello Mascarpone Cake Citrus (Print-Friendly Format)

Moist limoncello-mascarpone cake with bright citrus notes, creamy texture, and a hint of lemon zest.

# Required Ingredients:

01 - 240 g mascarpone cheese
02 - 120 ml limoncello liqueur
03 - 200 g granulated sugar
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 190 g all-purpose flour
06 - 5 g baking powder
07 - 2 g baking soda
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
09 - 5 ml vanilla extract
10 - 1.5 g salt
11 - 120 ml heavy cream
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
13 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
14 - Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23 cm round cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend mascarpone cheese, limoncello liqueur, and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition for a velvety batter.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and salt until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mascarpone mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
06 - Gently stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until the batter is smooth and uniform.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the cake to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
09 - Slice with a sharp knife and serve to enjoy the full citrus aroma and creamy texture.

# Additional Information:

01 - For enhanced flavor and moisture, brush the baked and cooled cake with additional limoncello before serving.