What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Splurge-Worthy Goodness: Limoncello Upside-Down Cake! I love everything lemon, so imagine my excitement at trying this exquisite dessert with limoncello lemon liqueur. Limoncello is produced mainly along Italy’s scenic Amalfi Coast. Every sip transports you to the rugged hillsides along the deep blue cerulean waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Imagine the lemon trees engorged with ripe fruit. You can almost smell the heady scent of natural citrus wafting from the arbors. Now that I have your complete and undivided attention, read on.
LIMONCELLO UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Ingredients:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
6 thin lemon slices, seeds removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons limoncello lemon liqueur
1/2 cup flour plus 2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray ramekins with nonstick oil. Cut 6 parchment paper circles to fit ramekins. Place a circle in the bottom of each. Set aside. Bring brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, and water to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook until reduced and sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat. Submerge lemon slices in syrup. Let sit until rind and pith are translucent, 20-30 minutes. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sea salt, egg, remaining sugar, and limoncello just until blended. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Gradually add wet mixture, beating just until blended. Pour one tablespoon syrup from lemon slices into each ramekin. Using tongs, gently place a lemon slice in each ramekin. Reserve remaining syrup. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Evenly divide batter between them. Bake 25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Run a small knife around the cake before inverting onto a platter. Remove parchment paper circles. Brush with remaining syrup. Dust with powdered sugar.
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Yumolicious. 🍃🍋
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Yes! Lookin so delicious!
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♡ Curvier; clearly Nigella Lawsons kindred spirit sister
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I’ll take it. 🙏🏻🍃
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Another great use for my limoncello.
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Right??? I hope you enjoy it. 🍃🍋
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These are so pretty with the lemon slide on top.
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Thanks, Chris. I had fun with this recipe. 🍃🍋
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What a beautiful idea ☺️😋
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Awww. Thank you and blessings. 🌟✨💫
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Yummy
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Something different for a special occasion. 🍃🍋
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Wow! Your introducing into this wonderful cake sounds like the lyrics of a Italian Opera. 😉 For sure it a fantastic dessert. Thank you for sharing, Gail! Enjoy your day! Michael
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La-la-la!!! 🎶 What an awesome compliment. 🙏🏻🍃
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My unbiased truth, Gail!
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What beautiful little desserts! These would be a lovely finish to a fancy dinner!
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Thank you so much!!! Look at me….a little gourmet. 🍃🍋
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With big results! XXOO
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Wow! This looks stunning, and I could very well imagine the appetizing lemon flavor in it.
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Yes, you definitely have to be a lemon-lover. 🍃🍋
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Oh those look SOOOOOO good! YUM!
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Coming from you, Jeanne, that’s a 5-🌟 rating. Thank youuuu. 🙏🏻🍃
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AWWW!!!! Thank you, but YOU are a 5* chef yourself. I learn a lot of new thigs from you as well. 🙂
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The feeling is mutual. Blessings! 🍃🍓
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AWWWWW!!!!! You too. 🙂
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Yay! Another amazing recipe as usual :). This one looks so pretty and delicious!
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Thanks very much. I’m glad you like it. I enjoy trying new things. 🍃🍋
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I’ve said it before but it bears repeating. Your food is edible art. And for the record there is “eating” in repeating . . .
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Awesome-sauce! Thanks, Marco. You’re the icing on the cake! 🍃🍋🧁
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What cute little cakes! I love Limoncello and use it often in baking 🙂
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Bonus points?! Isn’t it heavenly? 🌟✨💫
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That’s a great word, Gail! Yumolicious! Just how I imagine these to be! 😋😘🥰
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Oh, yes. Good things do come in small portions. 🍃🍋
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oh my word! they look so delish
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I get such a thrill from snapshots of my food turning out so others can get as excited as I do. Thanks very much. 🙏🏻💫
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Love limoncello.. this looks just divine.. 😉
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Cheers! 🍃🍋
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It is more unique cake recipe. I bet it is going to be delicious!
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It has a taste that compliments the liqueur. 🍃🍋
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Yum!!!
This looks delightful!!
Miamii / https://explorewithmii.com/
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Blessings. 🍃🍋
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