Simply Citrus Cream Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with this Simply Citrus Cream Cake, a moist and fluffy masterpiece that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges and lemons. Perfectly balanced with a buttery cake base infused with zesty orange and lemon notes, this dessert is topped with a cloud-like whipped cream frosting lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and a hint of lemon. Garnished with elegant orange slices, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate choice for citrus lovers seeking a refreshing yet indulgent treat. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or craving a tangy-sweet dessert, this citrus cake promises to be a standout centerpiece. Keep those keywords in mind: citrus cake, whipped cream frosting, orange zest dessert, and lemon-infused cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
- 0.5 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 5 slices orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients (orange juice and milk) to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice together in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the whipped cream frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish with fresh orange slices and a sprinkle of additional orange zest, if desired.
Slice and serve your Simply Citrus Cream Cake fresh. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.0 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.3 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 999 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.6 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.
