Ingredients:
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup of limoncello
– 250 grams of mascarpone cheese
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– Zest of 2 lemons
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and limoncello.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until the batter is smooth and creamy.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely