Limoncello Cake Recipe
Make Limoncello 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
Lemon Syrup Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the lemon zest and limoncello.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Syrup Preparation
- 8
Make the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and limoncello. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and limoncello. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
