Description

This is a perfect cake for Easter, springtime or anytime, for that matter. It's moist, fluffy and has a bright citrusy deliciousness. It's a great dessert, snack or even for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 3 T. limoncello or lemon vodka
• 1 c. full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 T. lemon zest
• 1/2 t. lemon extract (or vanilla extract)
• 1/2 t. vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
• Limoncello Glaze:
• 1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 to 3 T. limoncello

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; line with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, limoncello, lemon zest, eggs, lemon extract, if using, vanilla extract and yellow food coloring, if using.