Description
Silky limoncello cake brings zesty Italian sunshine to dessert tables with incredible citrus charm. Rich layers combine creamy mascarpone frosting and delicate lemon notes, inviting you to savor Mediterranean elegance in each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) limoncello
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 4 tbsps limoncello
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, blend sour cream, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, Limoncello liqueur, and lemon zest using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and uniform.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl, creating a light, aerated dry ingredient mixture.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Pan Filling and Baking: Pour batter into prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly, and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top turns golden brown.
- Cooling Process: Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10-12 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack, tapping gently to release.
- Glaze Creation and Finishing: Whisk powdered sugar with Limoncello to create a smooth glaze, then drizzle over completely cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle additional lemon zest and let glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose Quality Liqueur: Select a premium Limoncello for the most vibrant, authentic lemon flavor that elevates the entire cake’s taste profile.
- Prevent Dry Cake: Avoid overmixing batter to maintain moisture, stopping when ingredients are just combined to keep the cake tender and soft.
- Ensure Even Baking: Use room temperature ingredients to create a smooth, uniform batter that bakes evenly and rises perfectly in the bundt pan.
- Master Glaze Consistency: Adjust powdered sugar and Limoncello gradually to achieve a drizzle that’s thick enough to cling but thin enough to flow beautifully over the cake’s surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg