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Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
This lemon berry mascarpone cake is a super moist lemon cake topped with creamy mascarpone frosting and mixed berries. Inspired by a recipe I made in pastry school, it’s simple yet elegant, bursting with fresh citrus and berry flavors. Plus, it’s a single-layer cake, so it’s quick and easy to make—perfect for any occasion!
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 53 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 23 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
2
In a stand mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest and sugar by rubbing it together with your fingers. Then add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until combined.
fresh lemon zest2 tbsplemon zest1 teaspoon
3
Add the cubed butter and mix on low speed until it looks like sand.
4
Then mix in the oil, egg, milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until just combined.
vanilla extract1 teaspoon
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for ⏱️ 23-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely on a wire rack while you make the frosting.
6
In a mixing bowl, beat the cold mascarpone with the powdered sugar until combined. Then add the cold whipping cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat until stiff peaks form. Do not overmix or the frosting will look clumpy and curdled.
vanilla extract1 teaspoonfresh lemon zest2 tbsplemon zest1 teaspoon
7
Gently combine the chopped strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and jam in a medium bowl.
fresh blackberries1 cup
8
Spoon the frosting over the top of the cooled cake to the edges, then add the berries on top. If you plan on serving it later, I recommend leaving the berries until right before serving. Otherwise the berry juice will spread into the frosting and it won't look as pretty.
Nutrition Facts
calories
385 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
44 g
sodium Content
219 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
73 mg
carbohydrate Content
48 g
saturated Fat Content
13 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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