Lemon Marscapone Cake Recipe
Lemon cake, marscapone filled and mixed fruit drizzle on crumb crust
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Ingredients
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Cake and Filling
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Prepare the Mascarpone Filling
While the cakes are baking, in a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and heavy cream.
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Whip until soft peaks form and set aside.
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Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
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Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone filling on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
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Spread the remaining mascarpone filling on the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve
Garnish with mixed fruit drizzle made from your choice of berries and serve chilled.