Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Limoncello with these delightful desserts that capture the essence of tangy lemons and sweet liqueur. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
2 ½ cups (300g) All-Purpose Flour
sifted
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter
softened
1 ½ cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
3 large Eggs
room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Zest of 2 large Lemons
½ cup (120ml) Buttermilk
room temperature
½ cup (120ml) Limoncello
1 ½ cups (180g) Powdered Sugar
sifted
¼ cup (60ml) Limoncello
1 tablespoon fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the buttermilk and Limoncello, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before making the glaze.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
For a stronger Limoncello flavor, feel free to add more Limoncello to the glaze or the batter. This dessert pairs wonderfully with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Limoncello, Desserts, Lemon Cake, Limoncello Glaze, Baking, Sweet Treats