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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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all purpose flour or cake/pastry flour
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 large eggs separated (room temperature)
  • 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1½ cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (325 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (I use corn oil or sunflower oil) you could substitute with light olive oil
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Limoncello (room temperature) (72 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
  • zest lemon (room temperature)
For room temperature, remove from fridge 45-60 minutes before using.

Instructions

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

Notes

  • To make homemade cake/pastry flour - for every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free.
  • If you want to fancy the cake up you could glaze it with a simple Lemon glaze. Combine some powdered sugar with a little lemon juice or limoncello and mix until smooth and desired thickness. Drizzle over the completely cooled cake. Start with a cup of sifted powdered sugar and 1-2 teaspoons of limoncello or lemon juice.
  • The cake should be stored in an airtight container or a covered cake dish. It will keep at room temperature for approximately 2  days, or keep it in the fridge for up to 5-6 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • The cake can also be frozen. Wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic and place in a freezer safe  bag or container. It will keep for up to three months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.