Limoncello Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ call-purpose flour
- 2 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ ccanola oil
or vegetable oil
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- 3 tbsplimoncello
or lemon vodka
- 1 csour cream
full fat, room temperature
- 2eggs
room temperature
- 1 tbsplemon zest
- ½ tsplemon extract
or vanilla extract
- ½ tspvanilla extract
- 2 dropsyellow food coloring
optional
- 1 cpowdered sugar
sifted
- 2 tbsplimoncello
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder and salt.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, limoncello, lemon zest, eggs, lemon extract (if using), vanilla extract and yellow food coloring (if using).
- 4
Carefully add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk together just until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
- 5
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth top.
- 6
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs.
- 7
Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing and transferring to a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze.
Prepare the limoncello glaze
- 1
Whisk the powdered sugar and limoncello together until no lumps remain. (Too thin? Add additional powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time. Too thick? Add a bit more Limoncello, a teaspoon at a time.)
- 2
Drizzle glaze over the top of the cooled cake. Let the glaze set up before slicing and serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that tastes like a ray of sunshine? This Limoncello Cake recipe brings that vibrant, citrusy bliss right to your kitchen, without any fuss. It's the perfect way to bring a little Italian charm to your table.
What makes this Limoncello Cake truly special is its incredible texture and balanced flavor. You'll find it supremely moist and delightfully easy to bake, thanks to simple, wholesome ingredients. The generous drizzle of limoncello glaze elevates it from a simple cake to a seriously spectacular treat.
Prepare for a cake that is wonderfully moist and fluffy, bursting with bright lemon flavor. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of citrusy tang and sweet vanilla notes, all beautifully complemented by the sweet, boozy kiss of the limoncello glaze. This cake is designed to be straightforward to make, delivering a stunning result that tastes far more complex than the effort required.
Customization & Variations
Easily adapt this cake to your pantry or preferences. You can swap canola oil for vegetable oil, or use lemon vodka if limoncello isn't on hand. If you prefer a more subtle lemon flavor, reduce the lemon zest or omit the lemon extract, or even swap lemon extract for vanilla extract for a warmer, sweeter profile. The yellow food coloring is entirely optional for a brighter hue.
Serve this versatile Limoncello Cake with your morning coffee for a delightful start, alongside a tray of tea for an elegant afternoon treat, or as a vibrant dessert with after-dinner drinks. It's truly a cake for any occasion, promising to bring a smile to every face.