Drizzling limoncello liqueur over the layers before frosting adds a puckery punch to this refreshing confection.
—Amy Frederick, Island City, Oregon
Lemon Cream Cake Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients
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1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
3 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup lemon curd
1/4 cup limoncello, optional
Fresh raspberries and lemon peel strips
Directions
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- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
- Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, beat the cheese, cream and lemon curd until smooth. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Drizzle with half the limoncello if desired; spread with half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with raspberries and lemon peel. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutritional Facts
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1 slice: 446 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
Courtesy: Taste of Home
