Limoncello Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake
Lemon Syrup
Lemon Glaze
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the milk, Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 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
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Syrup Preparation
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- 9
Add Limoncello
Remove from heat and stir in the Limoncello. Set aside to cool.
Lemon Glaze Preparation
- 10
Mix Glaze Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and Limoncello until smooth and well combined.
Assembly
- 11
- 12
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer on top and repeat the process with the remaining lemon syrup.
- 13
Glaze the Cake
Pour the lemon glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 14
Serve and Enjoy
Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy your delicious Limoncello Cake!