Description
A light and refreshing dessert that combines the tartness of lemon with sweet berries and creamy mascarpone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed berries.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh berries for the best flavor.
- Can be served with whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake, dessert, lemon cake, berry cake