RECIPE: Limoncello Cake from our Honeymoon! 5 years married!

If sunshine was a cake - it would be a Limoncello Cake! A very simple yet sophisticated cake doused in boozy limoncello. Limoncello was the drink of choice when Sofie & I went to the Almalfi coast for our honeymoon 5 years ago - this recipe takes me back!
Ingredients:
For the cake:
Butter, for greasing
200g ground almonds
100g polenta
1 heaped tsp baking powder
225g caster sugar
225g butter, softened
3 large eggs
6 tbsp limoncello
Grated zest of 3 large lemons
Creme Fraiche, to serve
Icing sugar, to serve
For the syrup:
Juice of 2 lemons
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp limoncello
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[@samuelgonzalez2812]

I really appreciate the casual at-home feel of your channel. It's very approchable, and rewarding to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@donalskehan]

ah glad to hear it!

[@aileenspearin]

"Because sometimes as a parent, I need a bit of booziness in my life" 😂😂😂

[@donalskehan]

IT'S THE TRUTH!!! :)

[@swintsdeco6109]

Crazy how he still remembers the cake from his wedding. I cant even remember what I ate just now

[@frank6551]

Love from Italy! An Irish person saying Italian words is all I needed in my life, I jus didn't know yet 💖 The cake looks fantastic, I love simple/natural looking cakes, especially in summer 😍

[@HowToCuisine]

Born and raised is the south of France, Limoncello is like the perfect after-dinner liqueur! I can't imagine how good this cake must be 😍😍😍

[@donalskehan]

oooh lucky you! Such a lovely drink!

[@Fenrispro]

Ive never had this before. Congrats on 5yrs ur family rly lucky! Can eat yummmies daily lol

[@helenwong1214]

This Limoncello cake is super perfection !!!

[@donalskehan]

ah glad you like it!

[@KikoBeans]

Congratulations on 5 years! And thank you for this recipe! ❤️

[@tinashanelle]

I have never heard of this dessert but oh goodness does it look delicious! Happy anniversary Donal and Sofie! 💒

[@donalskehan]

thank you! It's a gorgeous one to bake!

[@melissac5924]

I made this on the weekend and it was bloody delicious! We paired it with Creme fraiche, lemon curd and lemon sorbet .... amazing!

[@dianalewis8548]

Have to make this. Thanks Donal. Enjoy your Wednesday.

[@Stephenrsm7600]

Congratulations on your 5th wedding anniversary!!!! Wishing you many more to come!!!

[@athan2841]

What a delightfully relatable video. I have to make this as soon as the weather warms up. Thank you for the inspiration. I will be thinking of Italy whilst making this.

[@wendy6296]

I've made this cake now several times and everyone just loves it!! Thank you for sharing 😋😊

[@johnosullivan502]

That looks fabulous Donal, everything the wife and I love. It’s next on my to-do list.👍👍😋😋

[@EMSpdx]

May you have many more years - and what a yummy cake!

[@certainromance24]

That spoon at 6:30 doesn't seem to be doing much measuring hahaha 😂

[@donalskehan]

It shouldn't be there at all really!!! :)

[@fert7551]

@@donalskehan hi donal skehan

[@donnabrice3770]

Happy Anniversary Donal and Sofie! You are a beautiful couple and family!🎉🥂💞😘

[@rosatorres6430]

Just discovered your channel, the cake is beautiful in its simplicity! 🍋 Congrats to you & your wife!!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Congratulations to the cutest couple, Donal and Sofie!

[@donalskehan]

Aw shucks!

[@everseeking60]

That cake looks yum! Congrats on 5 year anniversary😊

[@cullumkille2372]

Happy 5th Anniversary! 💖 The cake looks delicious.

[@donalskehan]

thank you ! :)

[@athenicharana260]

Happy anniversary ❤️ cake looks delicious 😋

[@shielaadeser3882]

It looks delicious, Donal. 😊👍👍👍 Congrats, to you and Sofie! ❤🌸

[@zoecharlotte1430]

Congratulations on a wonderful 5 years together with your beautiful wife , many many more happy years to come 💗

[@charmainek3128]

Happy Anniversary 🍾 Cake Looks Delicious 🍽

[@dr-k1667]

Congrats at your 5 yr. anniversary. I feel like I am dating myself when I say I've been watching since before you guys got married...now you have two kids! All the very best and many happy returns.

[@edmlmusic]

Made this cake and it's amazing!!! I'm definitely going to make it again!!

[@MariaFrancaSerrau]

Bellissimo, fantastico! Hugs from Sardinia❣️

[@nonidagoo1]

That limoncello cake looks too delicious to cut ..!! 🤩🎂🤩🎂 Happy Anniversary to you two 🥰❤️🥰❤️ !!

[@yoya4766]

I don't like most chefs cakes. I love all your cakes, exactly the textures and flavors I love.

[@sharilynn3024]

Donal, I love your kitchen!! It is so quaint and pretty!!!☺️😍

[@donalskehan]

Thank you so much - I love it too :)

[@maria45554]

that looks delicious! tried the orange version before, but lemon sounds just as delicious. Happy anniversary to you both. I have the feeling that, regardless of the honeymoon/parenting/summer/Italy... you just fancied the limoncello that's all LOL and the proof is in that symbolic "measuring" spoon :) You work hard, well deserved the treat! I plan to follow your example (and same measuring technique!)

[@paulafigueiredo1745]

All the best for you and Sophie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@minamaletti6909]

Happy anniversary Donal and Sofie :)

[@donalskehan]

thank yo!

[@truevinecometh]

Happy Anniversary 😊 & Blessings for at least 50 more♡

[@NourInTheKitchen]

Woow I LOVE anything limoncello! So tasty and flavourful! 😋😋 Happy anniversary to you guys! ❤️❤️

[@donalskehan]

Me too! The rest of it went over ice with soda water! :)

[@NourInTheKitchen]

Donal Skehan That sounds amazing 😍😍

[@laurarenda8383]

Beautiful and I am sure delish!

[@Ramyapad19]

Yum looks delicious i am making this soon will make this with few subs drooling over my samsung galaxy note 8 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@loveispatient0808]

It looks delicious! You look so cute in all ways, your looks and your accent! You got my attention, I am going to watch your cooking videos!😀

[@christinekay9850]

This is the first time I've used Polenta and it's the most delicious cake. I highly recommend making this. I think I will try it with orange juice next time.

[@sheroparahmanprapti411]

Love to see your blogs...

[@DelMonteFresh]

Love it!

[@coljar100]

looks delish

[@kersa96]

Honestly you're so right. Everyone is constantly slobbering over these instagram cakes, but most of them taste basic. it's really cool that you showed a cake that isn't as pretty or instagram photo ready, but probably tastes great.

[@siciliasizzle]

This reminds me of the rum cake I always make in the summer - boozy and refreshing. I will be making it this week and make use of the limoncello we got from Ravello for our wedding. Please add this recipe onto your next cookbook. Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary Donal and Sofie (Wood). Auguri!

[@donalskehan]

We stayed in Ravello! Beautiful!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Congratulations ....

[@tanyaaraneta710]

This guy honestly deserves millions of subscribers!!

[@donalskehan]

Aw you're too kind!

[@felicityclulow9383]

My favourite cake is Lemon Drizzle, but this looks even more delicious 😋

[@karonwoolger4420]

God bless you both and your kids. Amen

[@najlaalharbi2711]

I like it it’s delicious thank you 😍😍

[@coljar100]

congrats to you both ....

[@rashmidange5000]

Happy anniversary 💜✨

[@yuvilaksmana5873]

Love the way Donal say butter...buuterrr

[@zippygundoo5852]

That limoncello measurement for the syrup is my kind of pour, Donal 😁👍🏻

[@jeanettefuller6354]

Happy 5th Anniversary to you both 🐨🦘🐨🦘😷

[@mitchellb8264]

I made this and it was so delicious, especially the syrup 😍 I could drink it by itself, but dont worry I didnt

[@garyhiles5564]

Looks amazing

[@donalskehan]

thank you!

[@brunomaglione2138]

I’m makin it right now!

[@zahrahaiyubi1328]

Great recipe

[@contentart5169]

Looks yummy 😋

[@erickfrago7224]

Wow 🤗 the stove and oven looks gorgeous, looks better than modern hitech ones p.s. congrats on your anniversary!

[@donalskehan]

ah thank you!

[@nikkoregio1444]

wow!!!😮 your recipe is delicious😋😁👌👍☝🙏👏👏👏

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Donal! I like your cake and i say me wen i didn't like the lemon! The same cake can we make with orange? Can you make us easy ice cream, ice cream cake or torte and ice cream cones or ice cream cups? Congratulations for you wedding! 🎉🎊 Have a nice day! 👍👏🍴

[@jenifer34]

congrats!

[@triptichristina]

Happy anniversary Donal and sofie . This cake looks like a summer gift in this crazy time . I've a question though , Can we add any lemon boozy drink if we don't have limoncello?

[@katpui99]

Mmm! What lemoncello brand do you recommend? Happy Anniversary!!

[@AnaxErik4ever]

This cake made me think of my sister, who loves making "naked cakes" with lovely flavors. Happy 5th anniversary to Donal and Sofie, and thank goodness for the generally cool climate of Ireland softening the blow of the summer heat for Noah and Oliver.

[@donalskehan]

I'm all for naked cakes!

[@DanliciousFood]

Yum! This is the grown up version of the classic lemon pound cake. I would totally pair this with some fresh raspberries on top!!!

[@donalskehan]

oooh nice addition!

[@jacmusic1111]

Donal, what tool are you using to peel the lemon at the end? Also, which chef knife do you like best? If you are willing to share 😁 Thanks 🙏

[@stellatmv3736]

👌👌Loooved it!! And I believe u had a bit more limoncello, than the amount u added in the cake..😉 Happiest anniversary!

[@minamaletti6909]

That's the best part of this cake - if you 'accidentally' add one more (or more) spoon of limoncello, the cake will happily absorb it :)

[@cestlefun17]

So cool that you have an AGA!

[@mrmatthewjflanagan]

I am going to make this.

[@lauramcmahon602]

That looks amazing! Also kept saying my honeymoon too 😂

[@Lunarella]

Cottagecore vibes 💛

[@tizianacalchi1762]

I would like to make this cake one day before, but can I also put the syrup on the day before or should I pour it over the cake the same day I serve it, if someone can advise me of the best method that would be a great help to me. I’ve also heard it’s best to pour the syrup while the cake is still warm?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Those Italians Cookies need a new name. Also, you’re beautiful PERIODT

[@julian3274]

Legend

[@1rckrck]

Looks wonderful, but can one substitute couscous or semolina for the polenta?

[@mauriziagiusti1559]

Italian products...the best!!! 🇮🇹

[@hotlavatube]

For those bereft of limoncello, I wonder if a substitution of a lemon Oleo-Saccharum might add some of the depth of flavor they're missing out on.

[@anatmooreville1332]

Could you make this in a loaf pan as well?

[@acidclarity_]

AMAZING ACCENT

[@sherietobin6063]

Is ground almonds different than almond flour? Wondering if I need to grind my own almonds or if I can buy them in the store.

[@sherietobin6063]

I made this last year for a dessert auction and it got top dollars. The people who won it absolutely loved it, so making it again for this years fundraiser. I didn't get to taste in though. Stioll not sure about my question as nobody responded.

[@tigerlily1034]

Is the ground almond the same as Almond flour?

[@effie5238]

Do you do warm cake, warm syrup? I've been told one has to be cool before adding the syrup, but just curious. Looks delish...🍋💛🍋

[@christinekay9850]

Warm cake will absorb the syrup well but I'm sure cold will be fine. My icing sugar disappeared when warm so perhaps leave that till cake is cold. Enjoy.

[@effie5238]

@@christinekay9850 Thank you. 😉

[@leila-dianejackson4666]

When you like the video simply because they’re married for 5 years 😍

[@donalskehan]

hahaha ah thank you!

[@janieduvall7248]

Could Lime be used for the cake?

[@deepbluesand]

Looks pretty fresh for a 5-year-old cake

[@brunomaglione2138]

Tante felice luna di miele

[@dbwatx931]

How do you like cooking with your AGA?

[@aloysiusmolly462]

Dear Chef, love all your videos. I just wanted to ask a question. I want to make your carrot cake recipe. Can I substitute rapeseed oil with canola oil? Again love your content. MOLLY from Malaysia

[@minamaletti6909]

Isn't that the same thing: canola oil and rapeseed oil? Here in Ireland we call it rapeseed oil and I know in America they call it canola oil. Donal can correct me if I'm wrong. Carrot cake - good choice :) I'm sure it will be delicious :)

[@donalskehan]

yup it's the same thing! :)

[@aloysiusmolly462]

@@donalskehan Thank you Chef. Blessed wedding anniversary.

[@aloysiusmolly462]

@@minamaletti6909 Thanks Mina. Yes, for my mum's birthday.

[@minamaletti6909]

@@aloysiusmolly462 A very happy birthday to you mum Aloysius :) She will be delighted with carrot cake :)

[@andrewsmith4701]

What can you use if you can’t have almonds

[@lottaluvncr8tivity]

Is there an alternative to almonds as I'm allergic?

[@aphrodite193]

Use some other nut if you can, like hazelnuts or macadamia or cashews, anything you might like. If you're generally allergic to nuts I don't think there's anything to substitute..

[@citizenbobx]

By 'ground almonds', does that mean almond flour?

[@ernestojr.acosta972]

I don’t know why he keeps saying that it isn’t a visually appealing cake. It seems pretty instagrammable to me.

[@iamlembotable]

It's kinda rustic as compared to some sophisticated "IG-worthy" cakes. He's just trying to be humble too, I guess. 🤔

[@user-vn9kc5nv6z]

Very dlishes 👍💝🔔

[@olivemadinah]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💙

[@nathanscarlett4772]

No man, she is wrong. It is your anniversary. Lol 🍻

[@CanadianProud77]

🌈💛💚💙🙏Stay Safe🙏💙💛💚🌈

[@Topol60]

I still don't know the reason for sunken center that happens!!!!!!