Description

This Limoncello Syrup Lemon Bundt Cake is a luscious, fragrant dessert featuring a moist lemon-infused cake baked in a Bundt pan. It is soaked with a sweet and tangy limoncello lemon syrup and finished with a smooth lemon almond glaze topped with toasted slivered almonds. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this cake combines vibrant lemon zest, the subtle kick of limoncello, and a tender crumb for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1½ cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
1½ cups (165 g) cake flour
1 tbsp (12 g) baking powder
1 tsp (6 g) table salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
2¾ cups (330 g) confectioners’ sugar
½ cup (~6 g) finely grated lemon zest (from 5-6 large lemons)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
3 large egg yolks (room temperature)
3 tbsp (45 ml) limoncello
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon extract
¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream

Syrup

¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp (30 ml) limoncello

Glaze and Garnish

1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract
¼ cup (25 g) slivered almonds, toasted

Other

Cooking spray (or butter and flour for greasing Bundt pan)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a 10-cup (2.4 L) Bundt pan with nonstick spray, making sure to cover all the pan’s deep grooves to prevent sticking.
Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
Beat Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the vegetable oil, softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and finely grated lemon zest on medium speed until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Flavors: Add the eggs, egg yolks, limoncello, and lemon extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until everything is fully combined and smooth.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Cream: On low speed, alternately add the dry flour mixture and heavy cream in three batches, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined, scraping down the sides as needed to avoid overmixing.
Prepare Pan and Bake: Scrape the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Place on the middle oven rack and bake for about 60 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
Cool Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Then invert the cake onto a serving platter and allow it to cool completely.
Make Syrup: While the cake cools, combine granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and limoncello in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Infuse Cake with Syrup: Using a skewer, poke holes all over the warm cake to help absorption. Slowly brush the warm syrup over the cake so it soaks in, enhancing the lemon flavor throughout.
Prepare Glaze: Once the cake is fully cooled, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, fresh lemon juice, and almond extract until smooth to create the glaze.
Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds on top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure eggs and egg yolks are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
Grate lemon zest finely to maximize flavor infusion.
Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cake tender.
Poking holes in the cake before applying syrup helps the flavors penetrate deeply.
To toast almonds, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
The glaze should be applied only after the cake is completely cooled to prevent melting.
Use a Bundt pan with deep grooves for the classic cake shape and texture.