Simply Citrus Cream Cake
Citrus fruits are known for their high vitamin C content, which can help boost the immune system.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
- for garnish Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake has cooled, slice it in half horizontally. Spread a layer of whipped cream on the bottom half, then place the top half back on.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries.
- Allow the cake to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Enjoy your Simply Citrus Cream Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.