Jun 09 2026
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Limoncello Marscapone Cake Recipe

Inspired by Pacino's Italian Restaurant
Time2h
Serves10

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Ingredients

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Cake

Marscapone Filling

Limoncello Syrup

Topping

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

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

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the limoncello, milk, and vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

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

  6. 6

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Marscapone Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 9

    Mix Mascarpone and Sugar

    In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

  3. 10

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Add the limoncello and lemon zest, and mix until just combined.

Limoncello Syrup Preparation

  1. 11

    Make Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

  2. 12

    Add Limoncello and Lemon Juice

    Remove from heat and stir in the limoncello and lemon juice. Allow to cool.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 13

    Layer the Cakes

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Drizzle with a portion of the limoncello syrup.

  2. 14

    Add Filling

    Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the first layer.

  3. 15

    Top with Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the drizzling of limoncello syrup and spreading of mascarpone filling.

  4. 16

    Final Touch

    Top the cake with fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish.

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