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This limoncello cake is perfect for dessert or even for breakfast. The light sweetness of the limoncello glaze gives the perfect added sweetness.
Mindi

Limoncello Cake with Limoncello Glaze

This limoncello cake is perfect for dessert or even for breakfast. The light sweetness of the limoncello glaze gives the perfect added sweetness. Serve it with a cup of tea!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 - 10
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Limoncello Cake
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt I used lemon Greek yogurt to increase the lemon flavor
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoon Limoncello liqueur learn how to make limoncello instead of buying it!
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For The Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Limoncello

Method
 

Make the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F
  2. Spray an 8.5" x 4.5" pan with baking spray (or you can line it with parchment paper)
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and salt
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, yogurt, oil , lemon juice and zest and until completely incorporated.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until mixed. Be careful not to overmix or your limoncello cake will be too dense
  6. Pour the batter in to the prepared pan
  7. Bake for about 40 - 50 minutes, until the top of the cake is golden and a tester comes out clean
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing it to a cooling rack
Glaze the Cake
  1. When the cake is mostly cool, combine the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoon Limoncello until all lumps are gone
  2. If the glaze seems too thick or too thin, add more powdered sugar or limoncello
  3. Drizzle the glaze over the cake
Slice and Enjoy!