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Homemade Limoncello Cake

Course Cakes, Desserts
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbs sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbs Limoncello
  • lemon zest from one lemon

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch (23 cm) bundt pan or 8 inch (20 cm) cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl beat until stiff peaks appear the 3 egg whites.
  • In a large bowl beat the 4 yolks and sugar until light and creamy (about 3-5 minutes). Then add the vegetable oil, limoncello, and zest, beat until smooth.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the yolk mixture and combine, then gently fold in the egg whites until combined. Spoon into prepared cake pan. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Notes

Homemade Limoncello Cake

A refreshing simple Limoncello Cake, the perfect dessert or perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.  A sprinkling of Powdered Sugar is all it needs.
limoncello cake with a slice standing up
This Cake can be made with either store-bought or Homemade Limoncello.