Refreshing Limoncello Cake

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Refreshing Limoncello Cake). This is a perfect ending to an Italian dinner! A favorite of my family's, this recipe was born as we were trying to figure out how to incorporate our bottles of imported limoncello into a yummy dessert. It's our adult twist on the always refreshing lemonade cake (and surprisingly guilt-free!).

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Refreshing Limoncello Cake

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 cup plain yogurt

2 eggs

⅓ cup canola oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons lemon zest

1 cup sugar

¼ cup limoncello liqueur

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 pinch salt

¾ cup confectioners' sugar

3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Whisk together the yogurt eggs canola oil lemon juice lemon zest sugar and 4 tablespoons limoncello in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl mix the flour baking powder baking soda and salt. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet. Do not over mix or the cake will be tough. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

Step 4

Stir the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of limoncello together in a small bowl until smooth. Poke small holes all over the top of the still-warm cake with a fork or toothpick. Spoon the glaze over the cake and spread with the back of a spoon. The glaze will seep into the cake and add moisture.

Nutritional Information

Refreshing Limoncello Cake

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 393.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 65.6g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 40.8g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 48.3mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 78IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 67.1mcg 17%

Calcium: 120.7mg 12%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 14.3mg 5%

Potassium: 130.5mg 4%

Sodium: 210.6mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 102.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.