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Limoncello Cake

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Indulge in this moist and tangy limoncello cake, the perfect sweet treat for celebrations or afternoon tea.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices

Ingredients

  • Cake flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Unsalted butter
  • Eggs
  • Fresh lemons (juice and zest)
  • Limoncello liqueur
  • Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, cream unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add sugar.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
  5. Mix in lemon juice, zest, and limoncello until fully blended.
  6. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet, alternating with milk; mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with limoncello.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg