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Limoncello Pound Cake

A moist and flavorful pound cake infused with the bright taste of limoncello, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat with tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup limoncello
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the limoncello and lemon zest until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pound cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the batter or glaze.

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