Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsGIA: Drink.Eat.ListenLimoncello Cake Recipe

Limoncello Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Berry Sauce, Candied Lemon

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Limoncello

    Mix in the limoncello liqueur, followed by the milk.

  6. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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