An Italian Cake – The Irresistible Limoncello Cake

Looking for a delightful dessert that can feed a group of 8 people? Look no further than the irresistible Limoncello Cake! This moist and perfectly balanced cake offers a delightful combination of sweetness and citrus flavor. Whether you’re enjoying a summer gathering or celebrating any time of the year, this Limoncello Cake is sure to impress. Let Giada guide you through the process by watching the instructional video below!

Ingredients: For the cake:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
• 2/3 cup limoncello liquor
• 4 teaspoons lemon zest (from 4 lemons)
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 6 eggs, beaten and at room temperature

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large cake pan.
2. In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the sugar, Greek yogurt, limoncello liquor, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake has cooled, you can frost it with your favorite lemon-flavored frosting or simply dust it with powdered sugar.
9. Serve this delightful Limoncello Cake at your gathering of 8 people and savor the refreshing citrus flavors!

Note: For an extra boost of limoncello flavor, you can brush the cake with additional limoncello liquor before frosting or dusting it with powdered sugar. Enjoy!