Lemon Mascarpone Cake Recipe
choice of raspberry or huckleberry amarone sauce
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Lemon
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Prepare Sauce (Optional)
While the cakes are cooling, prepare your choice of raspberry or huckleberry amarone sauce.
- 10
Serve
Once the cakes are cooled, layer them with a generous amount of sauce and serve.




