Lemon and Labneh Mascarpone Layer Cake | Ottolenghi 20

[@leliarzoglou]

I made this today for my husband’s birthday and it is honestly the best cake i have ever made. Verena you are a genius. I can’t thank you enough!!!!

[@kateballbach2454]

This is really, really delicious. So perfect for the sunny weather. I'm making it for the second time right now. To make it more manageable, I cut the recipe in half and make it as a one layer sheet cake and it works perfectly! Thank you for this recipe.

[@anzioa]

This chef is so knowledgeable and fun and great on camera!

[@Ottolenghi]

We agree!

[@lifeisbeautiful_nz]

Love her relaxing..

[@matthewtoohey4103]

"I'm just going to eyeball it because I'm ... reckless" at 9:44 had me in stitches. 🤣 Possibly the most Verena comment ever.

[@lifeisbeautiful_nz]

Funny sense of humour she has . Love this comment

[@jbt6007]

That is a masterpiece!

[@johncarabott]

I’m just gonna eye ball it cos I’m … reckless 💛 love her 💛

[@Ottolenghi]

🫣

[@sharonadlam3195]

OMG that looks absolutely wonderful and I bet it tastes just as good. I'm sitting here watching this video with my mouth open and involuntarily drooling.

[@dinasindil9452]

I’m so happy you used the whole browned butter with the yummy browned milky bits. I’ve seen so many recipes that strain the butter & I never understand when all the flavour is in the browned milky bits! That’s the best part! Why are people throwing that away?? The cake looks so good, I want it to be my wedding cake ! 💛🤍💛

[@Ottolenghi]

We ask ourselves this often.. 🤔

[@clQss]

I loved the details going into this layer cake! and also I am very happy about the good tips given throughout the video. for example the tip with storing the butter in another cup to cool off. didn't know that was necessary, so I learnt smth new today :)

[@pankajevandutta4226]

Truly A Celebration

[@HappyHungryHibby]

Absolutely love this Verena! The amazing masterpiece for your celebration 🎉 I don’t do enough baking on my YT channel, so I’m looking forward to trying this. I’ve been dehydrating lemon & lime slices in my Ninja. I love preserving/ fermenting lemons & limes to. Totally love your passion. Keep up the great work. James

[@Ottolenghi]

Thanks so much 😊

[@janessaw89]

Stunning cake! I can't wait to make this!

[@magdalenahofmann5048]

OMG - that looks stunning and so delicious! 💛

[@agithehun]

I wish somebody made this for me because it looks stunning.

[@andreabergman9867]

This looks like my dream cake!

[@marisagallay1024]

wahou cela doit être délicieux j'aurais aimé avoir une professeur comme vous pour apprendre la pâtisserie. Bravo

[@Deb_Downes]

Does the recipe downsize well? Eg. Half? Looks wonderful ❤️

[@heyitsjordansmith]

Looks delicious!

[@EmilyHolweck-w8t]

Thanks for the recipe. Just made it and only one thing that I am not sure about is the burnt lemon. I. Mine isn't fragrant. Weirdly enough it doesn't smell burnt but it isn't so lemony. How is it supposed to smell? I did a second batch of burnt lemon, less burnt and they release a better fragrance and taste like lemon liquorice.

[@giovannaroth239]

I can almost say that I cannot live without lemons... This cake really appeals to me, need to find an excuse to try it out

[@evageline01]

Looks AMAZING! I love lemon and have a tree outside my home. Question though...I just bought dried lemons from a Middle Eastern store. Can't I not use that instead of making my own burnt lemon rinds?

[@Ottolenghi]

Not sure if you mean dried limes but have a taste, if you like it, use it!

[@nicklasweisdamkjaer4766]

wauw 🤤🤤🤤 looks so good ❤ any way you could make this using only one or two cake tins?

[@Ottolenghi]

Absolutely, you can half the recipe and make a 2 layer cake, cupcakes, single sheet cake... Enjoy!

[@dianeleirer9878]

Epic. Thanks.

[@naomicauvas4385]

Is it possible to make the cakes a day in advance and simply decorate on the day? Will they dry out or not work as well?

[@Ottolenghi]

You can absolutely make the cake a day before and decorate on the day. just keep it wrapped in an airtight container if possible.

[@idigthewig]

Hello, if I were to make the sponge layers the day before - should I brush with the lemon syrup when the cakes come out of the oven and then store overnight? or should I brush with lemon syrup when I'm ready to assemble with icing the day of serving? Thanks!

[@Ottolenghi]

We'd suggest brushing the sponges with the syrup when they come out of the oven and then cool and store them overnight. Enjoy!

[@blackdunaway]

Verena has the most sumptuous voice

[@logobienchenf.8664]

Already in the oven!

[@edeljmc]

I am definitely going to try this. Is it in any of your Cookbooks?

[@Ottolenghi]

It's not in any of the cookbooks. Completely new recipe!

[@edeljmc]

Please add it to the next one ❤❤❤

[@annahendrey2283]

Hello! This looks delicious :) the recipe says " 51⁄4 tsp baking powder (24g)" - is 24g of baking powder correct? Thank you!

[@Ottolenghi]

Yes, that's correct. There's quite a lot of batter to get the 3 sponges.

[@behringerm]

Speaking of lemons… Please do a series on how to make preserved lemons (for those of us who do not have easy access to commercial preserved lemons. Then do a series on how to use them (both the peel & the pulp).

[@Ottolenghi]

Stay tuned... ;)

[@soledade9339]

My senses are feeling reckless just watching this! Where can I find the recipe, I would love to make this for my daughter’s May birthday🌿🍋🤍💛🖤🍋🌿

[@soledade9339]

I just found it, a link in the description, yeah!

[@_MSD75_]

Can't believe Yotam is only 20. 🤪

[@pushon10]

10:11 I died laughing at this bit! XD

[@margaretgoertz6812]

Could a sprinkle of sumac be subbed for the burnt lemon powder.

[@Ottolenghi]

The lemon powder is very aromatic as the oils in the rind are released but for the looks (and added sour flavour) sumac would definitely work.

[@Dtothkata]

Where can I buy burnt lemon? Thanks.

[@Ottolenghi]

We haven't seen this in shops but it's so easy to make!

[@atiyasingh5059]

Where can we find the recipe?

[@Ottolenghi]

The recipe link is in the video description but also here: bit.ly/411ZO6E