Limencello! I have seen that name several times as ingredients for recipes. I know it is an Italian lemon liqueur but really hadn’t thought about it much. When I saw it was used in this week’s Baking Chez Moi cupcakes I knew I would have to find some. And I did, but it was WAY more than I would ever need. After considering the alternative – NOT making the cupcakes – I decided I would see if I could make some. Fortunately there are LOTS of recipes out there. I made just enough to make these cuppys and have a little left over.
I have to admint it would not be something I would actually DRINK as many in Italy and France do, but it does make a nice little cupcake and frosting.
I was really afraid we wouldn’t like the cupcakes since we didn’t like the liqueur at all but it just adds a little kick to the whole treat.
And then the orange marmalade adds to the sweet side.
The recipe is on page 194 of Dorie Greenspan’s Baking Chez Moi. I am sure the other cupcakes made this week by the Doristas are quite lovely and very tasty so click on over to view all of them on the Tuesdays with Dorie Website.
The limoncello recipe I used – The Kitchen
April 14, 2015 at 5:52 AM
I need to try the marmalade or maybe even a curd filling next time! Looks so good!
April 14, 2015 at 11:25 AM
They look good.
Way to go on making your own limoncello!
April 14, 2015 at 12:58 PM
They look delicious with that lovely marmalade filling. I’ll have to try that next time.
April 14, 2015 at 1:40 PM
They look so nice. Do they taste lemony?
April 14, 2015 at 3:06 PM
VERY lemony. The marmalade helps with the sweet. Cannot taste any alcohol!
April 14, 2015 at 1:57 PM
I know what you mean–I bought a bottle of the limoncello and it’s huge! If I’d thought ahead I’d probably have tried to do my own like you. Glad to hear you liked these cakes.
April 14, 2015 at 9:40 PM
I thought the limoncello was the perfect subtle touch here. We never drink ours plain, it’s either mixed in with something or poured over ice cream (which probably would have been pretty good with this). Looks like these turned out pretty fab.
April 14, 2015 at 10:03 PM
I now have a giant bottle of limencello to use up. Looks like yours came out perfect.
April 15, 2015 at 1:00 AM
You were clever to make the limoncello – I wouldn’t have bought it especially either. Great looking cakes.
April 15, 2015 at 10:29 PM
Love that you made your own limoncello too! Isn’t it easy? And it really does add to the flavour of the recipe!
April 16, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Love that you made your own limoncello…I searched it out and borrowed some! 🙂
April 17, 2015 at 6:48 PM
I should have made my own limoncello – I am now a proud owner of a huge bottle. As for drinking, it is just OK.