Description
A delightful dessert featuring a balance of zesty lemon and fresh berries enveloped in creamy mascarpone, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until combined.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh berries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat together mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until combined and smooth.
- Spread the mascarpone mixture on top of the cooled cake.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and allow cream cheese and butter to reach room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg