Citroen custard cake

The limoncello kick in the custard is just right—bright and boozy without overpowering the vanilla sponge. I cut a slice for an afternoon pick-me-up and ended up polishing off half the cake by dinner.

The sponge is incredibly soft, and the two layers of custard cream are perfectly balanced—not too sweet. I love how the limoncello adds just a subtle kick without overpowering the lemon flavor. Definitely felt like an elegant dessert for a quiet dinner at home.

That limoncello hint makes the custard layers taste more sophisticated than your average lemon cake—silky and bright without being too sweet. The vanilla sponge holds up beautifully against the cream, so every forkful feels balanced.