limoncello cake

Lemon zest, juice, extract, and Limoncello add so much AMAZING lemon flavor to this EASY, ridiculously moist no-mixer cake that’s unique and INCREDIBLE!!

Lemon Olive Oil Cake 

olive oil

eggs

milk

lemon

lemon juice

Limoncello (Gran Marnier may be substituted)

lemon extract

sugar

all-purpose flour

kosher salt,

baking powder

baking soda

confectioners’ sugar,

Preheat oven to 325F, add a circle of...

Preheat oven to 325F, add a circle of parchment paper to the base of a 9-inch springform pan, and spray the parchment paper and the sides of the pan very well with cooking spray; set aside. Do not make this cake in a regular 9-inch cake pan. Most are only about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep and this cake rises to about 2 1/2 to 3 inches on the sides and nearly 4 inches in the center. It will overflow in a regular 9-inch pan.

To a large bowl, add the olive oil,...

To a large bowl, add the olive oil, eggs, and whisk well to emulsify and incorporate.

Add the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice (I...

Add the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice (I was able to get sufficient zest and juice from one very large ripe lemon), Limoncello, lemon extract, and whisk to incorporate.

Add the sugar and whisk to incorporate.

Add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda,...

Add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and whisk until just incorporated; don’t overmix. The batter in on the thin side; this is normal.

Turn batter out into prepared pan, place pan...

Turn batter out into prepared pan, place pan on a baking sheet as insurance against a leaky springform pan, and bake for about 68 to 75 minutes. Start checking after 60 minutes since all ovens vary. Cake will be golden browned and domed in the center when done, and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Allow cake to cool in the springform pan...

Allow cake to cool in the springform pan for about 1 hour before releasing it and allowing the cake to finish cooling on a wire rack.

Dust with confectioners’ sugar prior to serving. Cake...

Dust with confectioners’ sugar prior to serving. Cake will keep airtight at room temp for 1 week and although I haven't tried it, I think this cake would freeze very well for up to 3 months.

This Limoncello Cake is supremely moist, delightfully easy and just bursting with bright lemon flavor. This moist and fluffy cake with a blend of citrusy, yet sweet vanilla flavors all drizzled with a limoncello glaze is seriously spectacular! Enjoy with your morning coffee, serve it with a tray of tea for an afternoon treat, or as dessert with after dinner drinks. 

Limoncello Cake Recipe

salt

canola oil (or vegetable oil)

limoncello (or lemon vodka)

sour cream (full fat, room temperature)

eggs (room temperature)

lemon zest

lemon extract (or vanilla extract)

vanilla extract

limoncello

Preheat oven.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

Dry ingredients.

In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder and salt.

Wet ingredients.

In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, limoncello, lemon zest, eggs, lemon extract (if using) and vanilla extract.

Combine.

Carefully add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk together just until combined. Be careful not to over mix.

Transfer.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth top.

Bake.

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs.

Cool cake.

Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing and transferring to a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze.

Make glaze.

Whisk the powdered sugar and limoncello together until no lumps remain. (Too thin? Add additional powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time. Too thick? Add a bit more Limoncello, a teaspoon at a time.)

Glaze cake.

Drizzle glaze over the top of the cooled cake. Let the glaze set up before slicing and serving.

Prepare the Limoncello Glaze

This homemade moist Limoncello Layer Cake with Limoncello Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting is light, delicious, and perfect for entertaining!

Limoncello Cake

(400 grams) sugar

eggs, room temperature (you can warm cold eggs

flour

(8 grams) baking powder

(3 grams) baking soda

(3 grams) salt

(121 grams) Limoncello

(121 grams) milk

lemon (approximately 1/4 cup)

Lemon

(60 grams) water

(50 grams) sugar

(60 grams) Limoncello

(230 grams) powdered sugar, measure then sift

(8 grams) lemon extract

Tablespoons (15 grams) Limoncello - Add a bit more if you'd like.

heavy whipping cream

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease and flour 3 (8x2) round pans. 

In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour,...

In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest). Whisk for 30 seconds to combine and set aside.

In another bowl, combine the Limoncello, milk, lemon...

In another bowl, combine the Limoncello, milk, lemon juice and lemon extract. The milk will take on a thick look - the lemon juice will be turning the milk into buttermilk

In the bowl of your mixer, add the ...

In the bowl of your mixer, add the  softened butter and softened cream cheese.  Mix until smooth.

Gradually add the sugar and mix at medium...

Gradually add the sugar and mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes

Add eggs one at a time, mixing until...

Add eggs one at a time, mixing until the yellow of the yolk disappears

With the mixer on low speed alternately add...

With the mixer on low speed alternately add the flour mixture and the liquid mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture (3 additions of dry mixture and 2 additions of wet).

Divide the batter between the pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 22 to...

Bake at 350 degrees F for 22 to 25 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.  Let cool for 5 - 10 minutes in the pans  then then turn out.

This recipe makes approximately 8 cups of batter. ...

This recipe makes approximately 8 cups of batter.  Works well for cupcakes (they bake with no dome).  Bake cupcakes at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Can also be baked in a 9x13 pan.

In a saucepan over medium heat bring the...

In a saucepan over medium heat bring the water and sugar to a boil. Turn the heat to low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear.

Remove from heat and stir in the Limoncello....

Remove from heat and stir in the Limoncello. Cool. If you want the mixture to be a thicker consistency, cook longer over low heat.

As you assemble your cake, brush the top...

As you assemble your cake, brush the top of each cake layer with the Limoncello syrup- it will sink right in. We like to apply the syrup using a silicone pastry brush. Apply to your liking- we had a bit leftover.

Freeze your mixing bowl and beaters 15 minutes...

Freeze your mixing bowl and beaters 15 minutes before whipping the cream (30 minutes if chilling in the refrigerator.) 

Use the whisk attachment for a stand mixer,...

Use the whisk attachment for a stand mixer, beaters on your hand mixer.  Beat the cream until stiff peaks form.  This can happen very quickly so don't walk away from the mixer.  You are at the stiff peak stage when you lift the beater and the cream stands straight up forming a peak. Keep in the refrigerator while completing the next step.  

In another bowl combine the cream cheese, powdered...

In another bowl combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon extract, and Limoncello.  Mix until very smooth. Gently fold this into the whipped cream. This frosting should be refrigerated.

Place the first cake layer on cake plate...

Place the first cake layer on cake plate or pedestal. Brush the top generously with Limoncello Syrup. Spread with frosting.

Repeat the steps for the next two cake...

Repeat the steps for the next two cake layers and crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of frosting. At this point I like to chill the cake in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm things up.

Finally, add the next coat of frosting and...

Finally, add the next coat of frosting and smooth to your liking- you can heat your bench scraper or spatula under very hot water and dry it before smoothing the frosting for a smoother finish.

I tinted the remaining frosting yellow with a...

I tinted the remaining frosting yellow with a very small amount Lemon Yellow coloring gel, and used a 1M large star piping tip to add alternating rows of shells and rosettes. I started on the outer edge of the cake and worked my way in. For the bottom of the cake, I applied more of the yellow frosting with a small, tapered offset spatula for texture.

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