Description
Experience the joy of Italy with this refreshing limoncello cake. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a light, airy texture, each slice transports you to sun-drenched terraces, making it perfect for any occasion—from brunches to weeknight treats. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with its lemon glaze, this cake will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup limoncello
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and limoncello.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and springy to touch.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a glaze; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg