6 Inch Sunshine Citrus Cake: The Joy of Homemade Baking
A delightful 6 inch sunshine citrus cake that embodies the joy of homemade baking with refreshing flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 small cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 6-inch cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For added citrus flavor, consider using lime zest as well.
- This cake pairs well with a light glaze made from powdered sugar and citrus juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: 6 Inch Sunshine Citrus Cake, homemade baking, citrus cake