Description
A moist and zesty lemon cake infused with limoncello liqueur, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup limoncello liqueur
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in milk, limoncello, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.