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
Limoncello Syrup Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Mix
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Add Limoncello
Fold in the limoncello liqueur until evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Limoncello Syrup Directions
- 9
Make the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 10
Add Limoncello
Remove from heat and stir in the limoncello liqueur. Let it cool slightly.
- 11
Soak the Cake Layers
Once the cakes have cooled, poke holes in the tops of the cakes with a skewer and drizzle the limoncello syrup over each layer.
Frosting Directions
- 12
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 13
Add Sugar and Limoncello
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Add the limoncello liqueur and lemon zest, mixing until smooth.
- 14
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
