Limoncello Cake Recipe
Perfect combination of Italy’s favorite Lemon liquor and moist cake giving you the perfect lemon zest in each bite!
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the milk, limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7