Soft Limoncello Sponge Cake

This is a soft cake with limoncello cream. It is a delicious, fresh and aromatic cake. This dessert can be easily prepared and is perfect to serve on any occasion. A tall, fluffy sponge cake base filled with limoncello cream, will impress everyone at first taste.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients/ingredienti	For Sponge Cake: 4 Eggs 1 Cup Of All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Of Sugar 2 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder For The Limoncello Cream: 1 Cup Water 1 Egg Yolk 1/2 Cup Of Sugar 3 Tablespoons Of Cornstarch 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons Limoncello Liqueur Squeezed Lemon Juice (To Taste) For Garnish: Powdered Sugar For Taste Lemon Slices To Taste
Cooking Time/ Tempo di Cottura	1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di Cottura	330o F~165o C
Utensils/Utensili	Baking Paper Mixing Bowl Electric Beater Saucepan 9-inch Cake Mold Hand Whisk Toothpick Knife Spatula Serving Plate
Cooking Method/Metodo di Cottura	Oven

METHOD

Step 1: To make a soft cake with lemon cream, first separate the egg whites and yolks. 

Step 2: Add a pinch of salt to the egg white and keep it aside.

Step 3: Now beat the egg yolks with the sugar for at least 15 minutes, until they become light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and baking powder to this mixture and continue to mix with an electric beater. 

Step 4: Add a tablespoon of warm water to soften the dough.

Step 5: Finally add the egg white to this mixture slowly.

Step 6: Pour the mixture into a greased pan and bake in a preheated oven at 330°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 7: After the cake is completely baked then take it out from the oven and leave it to cool.

Now make the Limoncello Cream

Step 8: Whisk the sugar and eggs until they turn fluffy..

Step 9: Add cornstarch, limoncello, grated rind and water.

Step 10: Put this mixture in a saucepan and cook on low flame until it becomes creamy.

Step 11: Cut the cake into two halves. Moisten each portion with limoncello cream, and then place them on top of each other and refrigerate. 

Step 12: Before serving, garnish with powdered sugar and lemon wedges and enjoy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the secret to soft fluffy cake?

Tips for making fluffy cakes:

• Use buttermilk.
• Use oil instead of butter.
• Beat the eggs gently.
• Keep the temperature of the ingredients right.
• Sift the flour.
• Cool the cake at the right time.
• Soften the cake with the sugar syrup.

Does the cake become soft and spongy?

When baking soda is added to a cake, it releases carbon dioxide gas, which makes the cake soft and spongy.

Which ingredient makes the cake soft?

The right amount of eggs and baking powder make the cake soft.

What is limoncello cake made from?

Lemoncello cake is a light and fragrant cake. Which includes limoncello. Layered sponge cake drizzled with limoncello and served with creamy lemon frosting.

How do you increase cake softness?

Maintain the correct temperature: To make the cake soft and spongy, use eggs, butter and flour at room temperature. Use of Buttermilk: Buttermilk breaks down the gluten in the flour and makes the cake more tender.