Description
Delight in this zesty limoncello cake, bursting with citrus flavor and creamy frosting—perfect for brightening any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Eggs
- Limoncello liqueur
- Fresh lemons
- Sour cream
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in limoncello.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients alternately with sour cream until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form for frosting.
- Layer whipped frosting between cake layers and cover top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added richness, substitute almond flour or mix in poppy seeds for texture. Use fresh lemons for optimal flavor; let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent slipping.