Lemon Layer Cake

Lemony sponge soaked in lemon drizzle, layered with a rich homemade lemon curd and mascarpone marbled cream filling.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 531.5 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.4 grams 442.8 grams
Fat 32.3 grams 258.4 grams
Protein 5.6 grams 44.5 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Caster Sugar
for drizzle
200
g
Caster Sugar
for sponge
200
g
1
1
Self-Raising Flour
extra for dusting tin
75
g
Caster Sugar
for filling
Dairy
200
g
Unsalted Butter
for sponge
1
1
Unsalted Butter
extra for greasing
3
piece
50
g
Unsalted Butter
for filling
100
g
Mascarpone
for filling
Fruits
4
piece
Lemon
juice only, for drizzle
2
piece
Lemon
zest only, for sponge
2
piece
Lemon
juice and zest, for filling
Other
2
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm springform tin with butter and flour.
  • Mix the lemon juice and 75g sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  • Whisk 200g sugar, 200g butter, and lemon zest together until pale and fluffy.
  • Gradually whisk in the eggs and then carefully fold in the flour.
  • Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until cooked through.
  • Prick the warm cake with a cocktail stick and pour the lemon drizzle over it.
  • Whisk egg yolks and 75g sugar in a pan over low heat until the sugar melts.
  • Whisk in butter, lemon juice, and zest until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
  • Fold the mascarpone into the cooled lemon curd to create a marbled effect.
  • Halve the cooled cake horizontally, spread the filling on the base, and replace the top.