Description
A light and moist cake bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for celebrations or a cozy tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture, mixing in the lemon zest until fully combined.
- Fold in the sour cream, lemon juice, and limoncello until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg