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My German Kitchen ... in the Rockies: Limoncello Cake ( gluten free)

22 January 2012

Limoncello Cake ( gluten free)



Limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur, can not only be served as a digestivo. It can also enhance the flavor of desserts.

This is very well proven in this flour-less Limoncello cake I baked for my family last weekend. Almonds and Limoncello keep it moist and the addition of the Polenta (corn grits) gives the cake a little crunch. What a heavenly combination!


Mr. Rockies was all over this Limoncello cake and enjoyed several pieces. He told me right away that I could make it any time. That says a lot, since he usual tries to avoid sweets at all times. I know that he especially liked that it was not overly sweet and that it didn't contain any flour.


I was very happy that this Limoncello cake made it on my husband's "favorite dessert list". A new keeper recipe in my house. Give it a try!



Limoncello Cake



Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Serves: 12

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons (200 g) butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons (180 g) sugar
  • 1 organic lemon, use grated zest
  • 3 large organic eggs
  • 1 teaspoon good vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup + 1/2 Tablespoon Polenta, fine
  • 7.05 ounces (200 g) almonds, roasted and ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) Limoncello

Directions:
  1. Preheat your oven to Convection 350 F (180 C). Grease a 10 inch spring form pan.
  2. In a bowl mix Polenta, ground almonds, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a stand-mixer cream butter and sugar for about four minutes on medium high speed.
  4. Add one egg at a time and mix well.
  5. With the mixer on slow add the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Don't forget to scrape your bowl.
  6. Add the Polenta mixture alternating with the Limoncello to the stand-mixer bowl. Keep it on low speed. Begin and end the mixing with the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Let cool and sprinkle with some confectioners sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Adapted from Kuechengoetter.de.

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16 Comments:

At January 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM , Blogger Chele said...

That cake would not last long in this house. Book marking this one for the next time the girls come around ;0)

 
At January 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM , Anonymous Coleen said...

I'm in the last stages of making limoncello so this is perfect timing. Absolutely going to try this.

 
At January 23, 2012 at 5:15 AM , Anonymous Boulder Locavore said...

I'm all over anything citrus right now. It somehow feels to be the only thing to take the edge of the deep dehydration of our winter! I love the idea of polenta instead of flour in your cake Kirsten. It has such a nice, rustic texture and I'm sure would be wonderful with the other ingredients. Must try this!

 
At January 23, 2012 at 7:42 AM , Blogger Karen Harris said...

I have limoncello running out of my ears here. I bought a bottle a couple of years ago and then took to making it from buddha hand citrons and then Meyer lemons. I finally stopped since I am the only one around here who drinks it. Cooking with it is a perfect way to use it. I can't wait to use some of it in this gorgeous cake.

 
At January 23, 2012 at 10:39 AM , Blogger From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

My brother gave me a bottle of limoncello he purchased while on his honeymoon in Italy. This recipe might be a good place to use my new liqueur.

 
At January 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM , Blogger Pacheco Patty said...

Beautiful cake! I received a bottle of homemade Limoncello for Christmas now I have a better idea of what to do with it.

 
At January 23, 2012 at 2:05 PM , Anonymous stadtgarten said...

Das klingt sehr sehr lecker! My husband also loves only cake with lemon flavor, so I think this could be something for him, two.
Vielen Dank und liebe Gruesse, Monika

 
At January 23, 2012 at 2:30 PM , Anonymous Nicole said...

This looks great! I love cornmeal in cakes, and have made one that has some cornmeal and lemon zest, but not limoncello.

Have you ever made limoncello yourself? It looks simple enough, I think I might have to do that from this recipe http://www.shutterbean.com/homemade-limoncello/ and then make this cake.

 
At January 24, 2012 at 6:02 AM , Anonymous Lea Ann (Highlands Ranch Foodie) said...

Mr. Rockies? Love it! This looks beautiful Kirsten. I've got some limoncello in the freezer, maybe I should try this.

 
At January 24, 2012 at 6:31 AM , Anonymous Monet said...

What a beautiful blog you have! I grew up in Colorado and just recently moved to Texas...I miss the mountains! This cake looks glorious. Thank you for sharing it!

 
At January 24, 2012 at 11:29 AM , Anonymous Sara @ Saucy Dipper said...

I like seeing how versatile limoncello can be. I've only had it "straight up". Delicious that way too!

 
At January 24, 2012 at 12:06 PM , Blogger Susan said...

I keep saying, I'm going to make another batch of limoncello--this recipe will push me to do it! Love the lemon flavors, XOXO

 
At January 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM , Blogger Elisabeth said...

Kirsten-no wonder you Limoncello cake is so different...it's a European recipe (German)...looks so familiar to the Italian one that my daughter Lora (CakeDuchess) makes.
Love your moist and perfectly yummy cake, with a hint of polenta, and the amazing Limoncello. Your photos are superb, as well:DDD

 
At January 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM , Anonymous Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World said...

Hello from a new follower. I'm enjoying looking at all your food- great photos, too.

 
At January 26, 2012 at 6:44 AM , Anonymous Kosmetikstudio said...

Wow,...das sieht lecker aus und ist ja der Hammer. We like this soooo much. :-)

Werden wir sicher auch mal testen.

Regards....

 
At January 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM , Blogger Susan Lindquist said...

I am always on the look out for GF recipes, as I have a dear friend that needs variety in his meals ... this looks so wonderful! I will surely be making it for him the next time he and his wife come for a dinner party! Thank you so much for this recipe!

 

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