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Limoncello Bundt Cake

This Limoncello Bundt Cake is moist and buttery with tangy sweet limoncello flavor and an irresistible glaze.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
cooling time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10
Calories: 364kcal

Ingredients  

For the Batter:

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour with xanthan gum - Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour suggested
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder -
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt -
  • 1 cup sour cream - you can sub dairy-free plain yogurt
  • 2 large eggs -
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick butter, room temp - you can sub ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup Limoncello - or sub 2 tablespoon each vodka & fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lemons, zest & juice - divided

For the Limoncello Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Limoncello - you can sub fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - taken from the lemons in the batter
  • 1-2 pinches fresh lemon zest - for garnish taken from the lemons in the batter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. NOTE that you will turn the heat down to 350 degrees after the first 10 minutes. Generously grease a bundt pan.
  • Zest and juice both lemons. Set aside a pinch or two of the zest and 2 tablespoons of the juice for the glaze and garnish. The remainder of both will be used in the batter.
  • In a small bowl, mix gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer.
  • Add the following one at a time, mixing between each to incorporate well: eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, and limoncello. Finally stir in the lemon zest just until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and combine well.
  • Pour the batter into a well greased bundt pan and smooth out the top with the back of your spatula.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees, then turn the heat to 350 and allow to continue baking for another 15-20 minutes. The top should be browned slightly and the center shouldn't jiggle at all. Watch it like a hawk in the last 5-10 minutes of baking for doneness. Don't let it over bake or wait for a dry toothpick test, it will be over baked if you wait that long.

For the Glaze:

  • Mix the limoncello and the 2 tablespoons of reserved fresh lemon juice together in a small bowl. Gradually pour this mixture into a bowl with the powdered sugar. Stir as you add a little more of the limoncello mixture at a time until you get to the desired taste and consistency you like. If it gets too thin add a little more powdered sugar.
  • If you like a wetter cake, pour half of the glaze on the cake while it is still warm in the pan. When your cake has cooled completely, invert it onto a large plate and drizzle the glaze on top (or pour the remaining half of the glaze on top). Sprinkle with a pinch or two of fresh lemon zest and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Limoncello Bundt Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
364
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
583
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
83
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
32
g
36
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
485
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
126
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.