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Lemon Orange Cake

Lemon Orange Cake

Delight in this Lemon Orange Cake, a perfect balance of citrus flavors that's sure to impress your guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 Zest lemon
  • 1 Zest orange

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in the lemon and orange zest.
  5. Combine lemon juice and orange juice; alternate adding to the creamed mixture with dry ingredients until fully blended.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with other citrus zests or a splash of vanilla. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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