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Limoncello Drizzle Cake – The Ultimate Moist Italian Lemon Cake


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
  • Yield: 10 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft, buttery Limoncello Drizzle Cake soaked with a sweet lemon-limoncello syrup for an incredibly moist and flavorful dessert.


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Zest of 2 lemons ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup whole milk ⅓ cup limoncello ¼ cup lemon juice ⅓ cup sugar


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Alternate dry ingredients with milk. Bake for 40–50 minutes. Prepare the limoncello syrup. Poke holes in the warm cake and pour over the drizzle. Cool and glaze before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Allow the drizzle to soak in while the cake is warm. Store covered for up to one week.

  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 Minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 82mg