- Can I use shop-bought orange juice?
- Yes, but fresh juice has a much livelier flavour. If using shop-bought, choose 100% fruit juice.
- The cake turned out bitter. Why?
- You likely grated the white pith (albedo) of the citrus as well. Always use only the coloured outer layer!
Zesty lemon and orange Bundt cake
This Bundt cake is a celebration of citrus oils. The aromas in the orange and lemon zest are released during baking, permeating the soft sponge. Using two types of citrus offers a more complex experience in both flavour and scent than traditional recipes. An ideal choice if you crave something truly refreshing yet substantial.
Ingredients
250
g
Plain flour
150
g
Caster sugar
3
Eggs
100
g
Melted butter (lukewarm)
100
ml
Fresh orange juice
50
ml
Fresh lemon juice
1
Orange, zested
1
Lemon, zested
1
packet
Baking powder
1
packet
Vanilla sugar
1
pinch
Salt
10
g
Butter for the tin
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Equipment Needed
- Bundt tin
- Grater (for citrus)
- Hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan). Thoroughly grease a Bundt tin with butter and dust with flour.
Tip: You can use ground almonds instead of flour to dust the tin, adding extra flavour and a crunchy crust.
2
✓
Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Tip: Thorough mixing is important for even distribution of the baking powder so the cake rises evenly.
3
✓
In another bowl, beat the eggs with the caster sugar and vanilla sugar until you have a thick, pale cream (approx. 5 minutes).
Tip: The egg foam holds the air bubbles. The longer you beat it, the lighter the cake structure will be.
4
✓
Mix the melted (but not hot!) butter, citrus juices, and zests into the egg foam.
Tip: If the butter is too hot, it may cook the eggs (coagulation), making the batter lumpy.
5
✓
Fold the flour mixture into the liquid mass gently until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix! The goal is just to moisten. Excessive mixing results in a dense cake.
6
✓
Pour into the tin and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check with a skewer.
Tip: The acidity of the citrus juices can affect baking time, so the skewer test is essential.
7
✓
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Tip: Warm cake breaks easily; resting helps stabilise the structure.
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Ingredients
- 250 g Plain flour
- 150 g Caster sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 100 g Melted butter (lukewarm)
- 100 ml Fresh orange juice
- 50 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Orange, zested
- 1 Lemon, zested
- 1 packet Baking powder
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 10 g Butter for the tin