Mascarpone Limoncello Crêpe Cake

Quick Reasons to Try It

• No-bake showstopper: Just a pan and a whisk.
• Feather-light texture: Thin crêpes keep each layer airy.
• Sunny flavor: Limoncello, zest, and fresh juice add real citrus pop.

“I served this at Sunday lunch and my family thought I’d bought it from a fancy pâtisserie.” — Elisa, home baker

What You’ll Need

Crêpes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Mascarpone Filling

• 2 cups mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup Limoncello liqueur
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon

Finishing Touches (optional)

• Handful of fresh berries
• Extra lemon zest

Straightforward Method

1. Blend the batter
   Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Let it rest 30 minutes so bubbles vanish.
2. Cook the crêpes
   Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium. Pour about ¼ cup batter, swirl to thin. Cook 1–2 minutes, flip, cook 1 minute more. Stack finished crêpes on a plate. Aim for 15-18 pieces.
3. Whip the filling
   Beat mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, Limoncello, lemon zest, and juice until thick and spreadable.
4. Build the cake
   Place one crêpe on a serving platter. Spread a thin layer of mascarpone mix. Repeat, alternating crêpe and cream, ending with a crêpe lid.
5. Chill to set
   Cover gently and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Overnight is even better for clean slices.
6. Serve
   Top with berries and a sprinkle of zest. Cut with a sharp knife wiped clean between slices.

Handy Tips

• Even layers: Use an offset spatula for quick, smooth spreading.
• Richer taste: Toast half the zest in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the cream.
• Kid-friendly: Swap the Limoncello for ¼ cup extra cream plus another teaspoon of zest.

Keep & Enjoy Later

• Refrigerate, loosely covered, up to three days.
• Freeze individual wedges on a tray, wrap, and store two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Estimated Nutrition (per 1⁄12 cake)

• Calories 350
• Protein 6 g
• Carbohydrates 30 g
• Fat 23 g

(Numbers are rough guides.)

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