mascarpone frosting recipe

This Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake is made with a moist lemon cake, lemon curd and a smooth and creamy whipped mascarpone frosting!

Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake

(60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)

tsp finely grated lemon zest

(69 grams) sugar

tbsp (42 grams) salted butter

(325 grams) all purpose flour

tsp baking powder

tsp baking soda

tsp salt

cup (112 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil

(310 grams) sugar

tsp vanilla extract

eggs

cup (180 milliliters) milk

cup (120 milliliters) fresh lemon juice

lemon

(173 grams) powdered sugar

tsp vanilla extract

oz (452 grams) mascarpone cheese, chilled*

Combine all the ingredients in a double boiler (or in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water). Heat while whisking constantly until mixture thickens and reaches 160 degrees, or coats the back of a spoon.

2. Pour the lemon curd into a heat proof bowl, cover with clear wrap pressed onto the the top of the curd to avoid a film developing, and refrigerate until cold.
TO MAKE THE CAKE LAYERS:

Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).

. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.

. Add the butter, oil, sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.

. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.

. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.

. Combine the milk and lemon juice, then slowly add the mixture to the batter and mix until well combined.

. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter.

. Add the lemon zest and gently stir to combine.

. Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.

0. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
TO MAKE THE FROSTING AND ASSEMBLE CAKE:

p id=&#8221;instruction-step-14&#8243;>11. Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and whip on high speed until soft peaks form.

2. Add the mascarpone cheese to the whipped cream and whip until stiff peaks form. It will happen fairly quickly. Set whipped frosting in the refrigerator.

3. To assemble the cake, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes, if needed.

4. Place the first layer of cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round. Pipe a dam of frosting around the outside of the cake. I use Ateco tip 808 for the dam so that it’s tall.
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Spread half of the lemon curd evenly on top of the cake layer, inside the dam. It should fill the dam about half way full.
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Add some mascarpone frosting to the top of the lemon filling and spread into an even layer to fill in the remaining dam space.
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Add the second layer of cake and repeat the filling layer with the remaining lemon curd and additional mascarpone frosting.
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Add the final layer of cake on top, then smooth out the frosting around the sides of the cake.
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Frost the outside of the cake, then use an offset spatula to create a striped pattern on the sides of the cake, if desired. Pipe swirls of frosting onto the top of the cake and finish it off with some lemon slice candies and white pearl sprinkles.
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Refrigerate well covered until ready to serve. I find that the cake is best when served a little chilled, but not cold. Cake should stay fresh when well covered for 2-4 days.
*I prefer to use the mascarpone cheese when still chilled, but soft, so that it’ll in corporate well, without chunks. The warmer mascarpone cheese is, the more likely it is to soften to the point that it won’t firm up well again and can make too soft of a frosting.

The frosting came out grainy and waterly :( I looked online and it said that mascarpone is not to be overbeaten or else it will be grainy..there was no fix for my poor frosting it was delicious and I poured it on top of my lemon cake although it was lumpy but flavorful. I think it should be mentioned that whipping mascarpone over 30 seconds may cause unfixable lumps. Just a suggestion! :)

Hi Lindsay, I love this recipe and my family too! I have a question: I plan to make it again for my niece's birthday, and the cake will be out of the fridge for several hours. I am afraid it will melt! How do I avoid that? Thank you!

Hi,
Beautiful cake and yummy recipe. I have 9in cake pans.. will this still work fine?

The cake batter made was not enough for three pans. Should have only been for two 8" rounds. Came out about the size of two pancakes stacked on each other. With that amount of baking powder it should have risen. I tested my baking powder and it is good.  I followed the recipe with no substitutions. I had to run to the store and purchase a cake mix to save me from the dinner plans I had for tonight and this cake. Sorry the measurements need to be worked on better.

Agree that the cake part of this recipe is thick, dense and did not rise.  Recipe followed exactly. Had to whip up another cake for a birthday party happening in a few hours 🤦🏻‍♀️

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This Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake is made with a moist lemon cake, lemon curd and a smooth and creamy whipped mascarpone frosting! It’s light, yet sweet and tart and so darn good! It’ll be your new favorite cake for spring and summer! Recipe: https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/lemon-mascarpone-layer-cake/

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