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Limoncello Pound Cake

A moist and flavorful cake infused with Limoncello and lemon zest, perfect for brunch or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Limoncello liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon zest of one lemon
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it lightly.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy and pale.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Incorporate the lemon zest and Limoncello into the butter-sugar mixture.
  6. Combine the wet and dry mixtures by alternating between them until just mixed.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Glaze
  1. Mix powdered sugar with fresh Limoncello until smooth and pourable.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over your cooled pound cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any occasion and is best served fresh.

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