LEMON CREAM CAKE

Lemon Cream Cake image

Drizzling limoncello liqueur over the layers before frosting adds a puckery punch to this refreshing confection. -Amy Frederick, Island City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
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 zest strips

Steps:

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 in 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 zest. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.