Description
A moist and zesty lemon cake infused with limoncello liqueur, topped with a sweet lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in limoncello, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.