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Zesty Limoncello Cake Recipe for Bright Days


  • Author: Mark Taylor
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in limoncello.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients alternately with sour cream until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  6. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form for frosting.
  7. 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.