Lemon-orange cake
8 servings
45 minutes
Lemon-orange cake is a fragrant and tender dessert that embodies the sunny warmth of citrus fruits. Its roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where baked goods have always been an important part of tea time. Lemon adds a light tartness, while orange brings a sweet, fresh aroma. Butter makes the texture soft and airy, and the soak of citrus juice and powdered sugar adds juiciness. This cake is perfect for a cozy family breakfast or a festive table. It can be decorated with icing or zest or enjoyed in its natural flavor. With every bite, you feel a vibrant mix of flavors, balancing sweetness and tartness that turns an ordinary day into a true celebration.
1
Beat softened butter with sugar into a fluffy mass using a mixer.
- Butter: 170 g
- Sugar: 170 g
2
Add the eggs one by one; mix until smooth.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
We add the pre-prepared flour with baking powder and orange and/or lemon zest. Here you can make either an orange cake, a lemon cake, or a citrus mix, mixing until smooth.
- Wheat flour: 170 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Oranges: 1 piece
4
Pour into a cake mold lined with parchment, level it off, and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 175 degrees. Check readiness with a skewer until it comes out dry.
5
Meanwhile, we prepare the syrup by squeezing lemon or orange juice and mixing it with powdered sugar until smooth. When the cake cools slightly, we pour it directly into the cake mold and let it cool completely and absorb.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
6
Remove the cooled cake from the mold and decorate to your taste, I have icing.