NONNA'S LEMON ORANGE CAKE
Light, fluffy, and bursting with the fresh aroma of citrus, it’s a perfect breakfast cake, afternoon snack, or even a light dessert after a meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Italian Cakes
Cuisine Italian
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk
- 1 ½ cups (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (16g) baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of ½ lemon
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Optional Citrus Glaze:
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 22 cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add vegetable oil, milk, orange juice, and lemon juice, and mix well.
4️⃣ Gradually add flour, baking powder, citrus zests, and a pinch of salt, stirring until smooth.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6️⃣ Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
Step 3: Add the Finishing Touches
8️⃣ Dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
9️⃣ (Optional) For extra flavor, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice to make a light glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.Keyword lemon orange cake, orange cake,