Light and airy cake with fresh lemon cream and silky mascarpone. A Mediterranean dream!
Instructions
Beat eggs with sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes)
Gently fold in flour and baking powder using a large spoon
Pour into greased 20cm cake tin and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35 minutes
Mix mascarpone with lemon juice and zest until smooth
Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into mascarpone mixture
Cut cooled cake in half horizontally and fill with mascarpone cream
Garnish with lemon zest curls and chill for 2 hours before serving
Ingredients
- plain flour 200 g
- eggs 4
- caster sugar 180 g
- mascarpone cheese 250 g
- lemons 3 Zitronen
- heavy cream 200 ml
- baking powder 1 TL
- pinch salt 1 Prise
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Frequently asked questions
How many servings does Lemon Mascarpone Cake make?
The recipe Lemon Mascarpone Cake is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.
How long does it take to make Lemon Mascarpone Cake?
Preparation takes about 45 minutes and baking about 35 minutes – roughly 80 minutes in total.
How long does Lemon Mascarpone Cake keep?
Lemon Mascarpone Cake tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.
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