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Lemon Orange Cake

Lemon Orange Cake

Enjoy a delightful Lemon Orange Cake bursting with vibrant citrus flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then fold in lemon and orange zests.
  5. Alternately mix in dry ingredients with lemon juice and orange juice until combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or substituting with other citrus fruits like lime or grapefruit zest.

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