Limoncello Pound Cake Lemon (Print Version)

Tangy pound cake infused with Limoncello, finished with a zesty lemon glaze for a bright finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pound Cake

01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
08 - ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
09 - ⅓ cup Limoncello liqueur
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - ½ cup whole milk, room temperature

→ Lemon Glaze

12 - 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon Limoncello liqueur, optional
15 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan or standard loaf pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, Limoncello, and vanilla extract.
05 - Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top surface.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, Limoncello if using, and zest until smooth and pourable.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let set before slicing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet and tangy with authentic Limoncello flavor
  • Impressive Bundt presentation ideal for entertaining
  • Moist, tender crumb that stays fresh for days
  • Italian-American fusion that brings sophistication to your dessert table
  • Customizable glaze intensity to suit your taste preferences
02 -
  • Use quality Limoncello for the best flavor—the liqueur is the star here
  • Grate lemon zest before juicing for easier prep
  • Don't skip sifting the powdered sugar for a smooth, lump-free glaze
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent a runny mess
  • For extra citrus punch, brush the warm cake with a simple lemon syrup before glazing
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