Description
Limoncello Cake is a refreshing citrus dessert that combines moist texture with vibrant lemon flavor, making it a perfect treat for celebrations or a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Lemon Zest
- Limoncello Liqueur
- Eggs
- Unsalted Butter
- Whole Milk
- Powdered Sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in limoncello until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg