Get the recipe below from the amazing Olga’s Flavor Factory!
INGREDIENTS
Sponge Cake:
- 8 eggs, separated, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup milk and melted butter, total (1/4 cup each)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Limoncello Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup limoncello
Frosting:
- 2 (8 0z) packages cream cheese (16 oz total), room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 (8 0z) packages mascarpone cheese (16 oz total), room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 – 1 Tablespoon limoncello
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon, lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon curd