Description
A bright and cheerful dessert that embodies joy with its invigorating citrus flavor and fluffy texture, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the lemon zest.
- Fold in sour cream and lemon juice into the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
- Combine the dry and wet mixtures, folding in the limoncello (or substitute). Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute limoncello with apple juice or lemon juice. Use Greek yogurt for moisture or any unsweetened dairy-free yogurt for a lighter cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, lemon, limoncello, dessert, baking, Italian, summer dessert