🍰 Lemon Mousse Cake 🍋

A delightful, refreshing dessert featuring layers of lemon curd and whipped cream atop a light sponge cake. This lemon mousse cake is perfect for spring or summer celebrations, and its beautiful presentation will impress any guest!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 🥚 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 🧈 2 tbsp melted salted butter
- 2 ounces Limoncello Liqueur (optional, for soaking)
- 🥚 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of two lemons
- 🧈 ½ cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 🥛 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 🥛 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
- Peel of one lemon
- ½ cup additional sugar for rolling

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Do not grease the sides.
2. In an electric mixer, whip the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high for about 10 minutes until pale and foamy.
3. Lower the speed and gradually add the flour until just combined.
4. Mix a portion of the batter with the melted butter, then fold it back into the main batter gently.
5. Transfer the batter to the pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Let it cool in the pan for 2 hours.
6. For the lemon curd, mix egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter, and chill.
7. Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to firm peaks. Fold half of the lemon curd into the whipped cream.
8. Soak the sponge cake with Limoncello, if using, then layer with lemon mousse. Chill overnight.
9. Spread the remaining curd over the set mousse.
10. Decorate with whipped cream and optional candied lemon peel.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Proteins: 6g
- Fats: 25g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the Limoncello and use a lemon-flavored syrup.
- Ensure the lemon curd is completely chilled before folding into the whipped cream to maintain the mousse structure.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes | Serving: 12

Enjoy this stunning Lemon Mousse Cake that combines the tangy zest of lemon with the creamy texture of mousse, perfect for any festive gathering or a sweet family treat!