Soft lemon mascarpone cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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3 eggs
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250g mascarpone cheese
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150g powdered sugar
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Zest and juice from 2 lemons
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150g all-purpose flour
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1 packet of baking powder
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A small pinch of salt
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80g melted butter
→ Optional Glaze
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2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice
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100g icing sugar
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and flour your pan, or line it with parchment paper.
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Mix the mascarpone and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Mix in the lemon juice and zest to the batter.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold them into the batter.
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Pour in the melted butter and mix everything until the batter is smooth.
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Transfer the batter into your pan and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes. A knife inserted into the middle should come out clean when it's done.
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Combine the icing sugar and lemon juice. Spread the glaze over the cooled cake.
# Notes:
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Wait until the cake cools entirely before adding the glaze.
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The mascarpone should be at room temperature to make mixing easier.