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Introduction
Soft, airy sponge cake layers soaked in a fragrant limoncello syrup, layered with light and tangy mascarpone cream, and finished with a glossy lemon glaze. This cake is a refreshing summer treat thatโs sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour ๐พ
1 tsp baking powder ๐ฅ
ยผ tsp salt ๐ง
4 large eggs, room temperature ๐ฅ
ยพ cup granulated sugar ๐
1 tsp vanilla extract ๐ผ
ยผ cup milk ๐ฅ
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted ๐ง
For the Limoncello Syrup:
โ cup water ๐ง
โ cup granulated sugar ๐
ยผ cup limoncello ๐
For the Mascarpone Cream Filling:
1ยฝ cups mascarpone cheese, chilled ๐ง
1 cup heavy cream ๐ฅ
ยฝ cup powdered sugar โ๏ธ
Zest of 1 lemon ๐
1 tsp vanilla extract ๐ผ
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar โ๏ธ
2 tbsp lemon juice ๐
1 tbsp limoncello (optional) ๐ธ
Garnish:
Lemon slices ๐
Mint leaves ๐ฟ
How to Make
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