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
Limoncello Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat and Prepare
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, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Mix
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest.
- 5
- 6
Add Limoncello
Gently fold in the limoncello until evenly distributed in the batter.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Lemon Syrup Preparation
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- 10
Add Limoncello
Remove from heat and stir in the limoncello. Let it cool.
- 11
Frosting Preparation
- 12
Beat Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 13
Add Sugar and Flavoring
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the limoncello and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- 14
Frost the Cake
Place one layer of the cake on a serving platter, spread a layer of frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
