Description
Limoncello Cake is a moist, zesty Italian dessert infused with Limoncello liqueur and fresh lemon zest. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is light, fluffy, and full of citrus flavor, making it a delightful treat for brunch, dessert, or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup Limoncello liqueur
- ¼ cup whole milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in Limoncello, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For a richer texture, add 2 tbsp sour cream to the batter.
- To make it alcohol-free, replace Limoncello with lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Enhance the presentation with a Limoncello glaze drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Limoncello Cake, Italian dessert, lemon cake, easy baking, citrus cake, brunch cake, homemade cake, moist cake
