Citrus Cake Recipes

Citrus Cake Recipes ! How To Make Citrus Cake At Home

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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.

How To Make Citrus Cake At Home

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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