Luscious Lemon Rosemary Cake with Limoncello Glaze

Ingredients

- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons limoncello
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of olive oil, zest of 2 lemons, juice of 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons limoncello, and 1 teaspoon lemon extract until fully combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary.

4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

5. Prepare the Baking Pan:
Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil to prevent sticking, and line the bottom with parchment paper.

6. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool the Cake:
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Make the Limoncello Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.

9. Glaze the Cake:
Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the Limoncello glaze over the top, using a spatula to spread evenly, allowing it to soak slightly into the cake.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Lemon Cake, Limoncello Dessert, Rosemary Cake, Easy Baking, Oven Cake, Lemon Glazed Cake, Gourmet Dessert, Citrus Cake, Herbal Cake, Fresh Lemon Cake

Recipe Yield

Serves 8 people

Calories

Total: 1,920 calories

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