Lightly Spiced Citrus Wonder Cake
Brighten your day with the zesty allure of our Lightly Spiced Citrus Wonder Cake! This delightful dessert combines the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice, orange zest, and lemon zest, creating a citrus-infused cake that's perfectly balanced with a whisper of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The soft, tender crumb is achieved through a classic yet straightforward technique, and the batter is lightened by alternating dry ingredients with milk. Baked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes, this cake is topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, understated finish. Perfect as a centerpiece for brunch or as a refreshing treat with afternoon tea, this easy-to-make wonder cake is an irresistible fusion of citrus and spice that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the orange zest, lemon zest, and fresh orange juice until combined.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the mixing bowl, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, lightly dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar (if desired) before serving. Enjoy your Lightly Spiced Citrus Wonder Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 233 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
