Description
Citrus Zest New Year?s Cake is a delightful dessert that embodies the spirit of fresh beginnings. Bursting with the zesty flavors of oranges and lemons, this fluffy cake serves as a stunning centerpiece for your New Year celebrations. With its vibrant citrus aroma and moist crumb, every slice is a sweet reminder to embrace joy and new opportunities. Easy to prepare, this cake is perfect for any gathering, whether enjoyed at midnight or as part of a festive brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the orange and lemon zest until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg