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Limoncello and Citrus Cake

Recipe by JustInCooking

A moist cake scented with lemon, orange and lime, soaked in a limoncello syrup and decorated with small meringues and cubes of limoncello citrus jelly. Ideal for tea or a reception, it keeps 4‑5 days in the refrigerator.

MediumItalianServes 8

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Source Video
50m
Prep
59m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h 2m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.52
Per serving:$1.69

Critical Success Points

  • Flavor the sugar with the zest
  • Incorporate agar‑agar without lumps
  • Bake the cake to the proper doneness
  • Soak the cake with the hot syrup

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot agar‑agar to avoid burns
  • The syrup is very hot: use kitchen gloves
  • Be careful when removing the cake from the oven – the pan becomes very hot.

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