Lemon Layer Cake With Lemon Curd And Mascarpone Recipe

Name: Lemon Layer Cake With Lemon Curd And Mascarpone
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 2905 min
Total time: 3025 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Sugar; Fresh Lemon Juice; Eggs; Egg Yolks; Unsalted Butter; Cake Flour; Salt; Boiling Water; Heavy Whipping Cream; Mascarpone Cheese

Wow your friends and family with this stunning Lemon Layer Cake! Featuring a tangy lemon curd and creamy mascarpone filling, this show-stopping dessert is easier to make than it looks. I made this for my mother-in-law's birthday, and it was a huge hit! Make the cake layers and curd a day ahead for stress-free assembly. Prepare to be amazed by the beautiful results.

Prep Time 120 mins

Cook Time 2905 mins

Calories 519 kcal

Protein 15g

Rating 4.1 (11 Reviews)

Lemon Layer Cake With Lemon Curd And Mascarpone

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Lemon Layer Cake With Lemon Curd And Mascarpone

**Cake Layers:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare and bake your favorite vanilla cake recipe (or use store-bought). Let cool completely before layering.
**Lemon Curd (Make ahead):** Whisk together 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice, and then whisk in 4 large eggs. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let cool completely. Refrigerate overnight for best results.
**Mascarpone Cream:** Beat 1 cup mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
**Assembly:** Level the cake layers if necessary. Spread a generous layer of lemon curd on top of one layer. Top with a layer of mascarpone cream and repeat layers as desired, ending with a layer of mascarpone cream. Frost the entire cake with the remaining mascarpone cream or your preferred frosting.
**Decoration:** Garnish with fresh lemon slices, lemon zest, or berries for an extra touch of elegance.