Lemoncello Cake Recipe
Make Lemoncello Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Limoncello Syrup Ingredients
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Limoncello Syrup Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- 9
Add Limoncello
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and stir in the limoncello liqueur. Allow the syrup to cool.
- 10
Soak the Cake
Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top using a skewer and pour the limoncello syrup evenly over the cake. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
Lemon Glaze Preparation
- 11
Mix the Glaze
In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable.
- 12
Glaze the Cake
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the soaked cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.