Southern Style Limoncello Cake
This Southern Style Limoncello Cake is a delightful dessert made with tangy lemon zest, Limoncello, and a luscious glaze. It’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lemon zested
- 3 tablespoons limoncello or lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2-2 tablespoons limoncello or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or grease with butter and flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or yogurt, sugar, vegetable oil, lemon zest, and limoncello or lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In the meantime, make the glaze by whisking together the limoncello or lemon juice, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Adjust the consistency with more limoncello if needed.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Slice and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21g
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