Limorancia
Brighten up your dessert table with Limorancia, a citrus-infused masterpiece that perfectly balances the zesty flavors of lemon and orange. This moist and tender cake combines the freshness of homemade citrus zest and juice with fluffy vanilla undertones for a delightfully fragrant treat. With its golden hue and a light dusting of powdered sugar, this easy-to-make bake is a showstopper for brunches, tea time, or special occasions. Ready in under an hour, Limorancia is the perfect marriage of tangy and sweet, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Serve it plain for a minimalist elegance or dress it up with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 60 milliliters lemon juice
- 30 milliliters orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
Gradually fold in the flour mixture, alternating with the lemon and orange juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish.
Serve the Limorancia as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.7 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.5 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 835 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 1865 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.6 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*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.
