Pomegranate Limoncello Glazed Bundt
~35 minutes • Servings: 6
This festive Bundt cake brings the elegance of Italy’s winter holidays straight into your kitchen. Made with our Vava Vanilla Dilettoso mix, it bakes into a soft, delicate crumb that pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart sparkle of fresh pomegranate. The limoncello glaze adds a luxurious Amalfi twist, bringing citrus notes that make the entire cake taste bright and celebratory. Each slice glows with the contrast of creamy vanilla, vibrant pomegranate jewels, and a glossy pink glaze made from real juice. It’s stunning on camera and absolutely perfect for an Instagram-ready holiday moment. This recipe feels both indulgent and refined exactly the type of dessert you would find in an Italian pasticceria during the festive season. Serve it at brunch, dinner, or as your showstopper dessert.
What you need
- For the Cake
- 1 ¼ cups Vava Vanilla Dilettoso mix
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
- 3 tbsp milk of choice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- For the Pomegranate Limoncello Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh pomegranate juice (for color + flavor)
- 1–2 tsp limoncello (adjust to taste. For alcohol free, use sweetened lemon juice)
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice for brightness
- For Decoration
- Fresh pomegranate arils
- Lemon zest ribbon
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How to do it
- PREHEAT the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly GREASE a small Bundt pan.
- COMBINE the Vava Vanilla mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- POUR batter into the Bundt pan and SMOOTH the top.
- BAKE for 20–28 minutes, depending on your pan size, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- COOL the cake completely before glazing.
- WHISK powdered sugar, pomegranate juice, and limoncello to create a glossy pink glaze.
- DRIZZLE generously over the cooled Bundt.
- TOP with fresh pomegranate arils and lemon zest just before serving.
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Did you know?
In Italian tradition, pomegranate is a symbol of prosperity and new beginnings, often served on New Year’s for good luck.
