Looking to make your very own citrus cake at home? You’re in the right place! This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for any occasion – special celebrations, or just because you’re in the mood for something sweet!
Making citrus cake at home is a breeze! This recipe is simple, yet delicious and perfect for any occasion.
How To Make Citrus Cake At Home
INGREDIENTS
for 10-12 servings
The Cake
Refined flour 1½ cups
Baking powder 1½ tsp
Butter ¾ cup
Powdered sugar 1 cup
Eggs, lightly beaten 3
Warm milk ¼ cup
Lime juice 1 tsp
Grated lime rind 1 tbsp
The syrup
Sugar ½ cup
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Water 4 tbsp
METHOD:
Prepare an 8″ cake tin. How to prepare a cake tin
Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F for 10 minutes.

The Cake
- Sift the flour with the baking powder 3 times into a bowl.
- Cream the butter in another bowl, till soft.
- Add the sugar and cream well for 4-5 minutes, till the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, a little at a time, beating well after each addition for 4-5 minutes, till completely amalgamated.
- Fold in the flour and milk alternately, as lightly as possible, using a metal spoon, till well blended.
- Fold the lime juice and lemon rind. The butter will be light fluffy.
- Spoon the butter into the prepared cake tin and level the top.
- Bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 30 minutes, till a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean and the cake is well risen and firm to the touch.
- Switch off the oven, open the door and leave the cake inside for 5 minutes.
The Syrup
Put all the ingredients for the syrup in a pan over moderate heat. Cook till the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to boil.
Remove from heat.
To Serve
Invert the cake on to a serving platter.
Pour the hot syrup over the hot cake and set aside till cool.
Slice and serve the cake.

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