Description
Limoncello cake is a refreshing citrus delight, combining fluffy texture with vibrant lemon flavors for an unforgettable dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or casual gathering.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Limoncello
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in limoncello and lemon zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cakes before stacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg