Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 40-45 minutes

Materials:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder rounded
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup mixed blueberries & raspberries (additional needed for top)
• Powdered sugar for topping

Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 8 inch round cake pan with unsalted butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a medium sized bowl add in the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl add in the softened mascarpone cheese and eggs. Using a hand held whisk, mix until the eggs are incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
4. Slowly add in the melted butter.
5. Add in the vanilla extract and zest of 1 lemon. Mix well to incorporate.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix (you can switch to a spatula if it’s easier).
7. Fold in the fruit and pour the mixture into your prepared pan.
8. Top with additional berries (optional) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool completely and then top with powdered sugar.
10. Slice, plate and ENJOY!