Description
Limoncello cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of Italian summers. Bursting with fresh lemon flavors and infused with limoncello liqueur, this moist and fluffy cake is perfect for celebrations or a simple afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup limoncello liqueur
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in limoncello, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well blended.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries. <li.Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg