Description
Citrus Glazed Summer Cake is a delightful dessert that embodies the essence of summer with its fluffy texture and vibrant citrus flavors. Each slice offers a refreshing burst of lemon and orange, complemented by a glossy glaze, making it perfect for picnics, brunches, or any sunny gathering. This easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and elevate your dessert table with its irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
- ? cup buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon and orange zest followed by buttermilk until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; fold gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, then mix powdered sugar with citrus juices for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg