Limoncello Cake
A light and moist Limoncello Cake bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a hint of the classic Italian liqueur, perfect for any celebration or dessert craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup Limoncello liqueur
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp Limoncello liqueur
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in Limoncello, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish the cake with thin lemon slices or fresh mint leaves before serving.
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