Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCiao MamboLemon Mascarpone Cake Recipe

Lemon Mascarpone Cake Recipe

Inspired by Ciao Mambo
Time1h
Serves10

choice of raspberry or huckleberry amarone sauce

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Lemon

    Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Add Mascarpone and Vanilla

    Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.

  7. 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. 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. 9

    Prepare Sauce (Optional)

    While the cakes are cooling, prepare your choice of raspberry or huckleberry amarone sauce.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Once the cakes are cooled, layer them with a generous amount of sauce and serve.

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