Description
A bright and refreshing 6-inch citrus cake bursting with fresh orange and lemon flavors, topped with a sweet and tangy citrus glaze. Perfectly sized for small gatherings or a cozy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp lemon zest
¼ cup whole milk or buttermilk
½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
1 tsp lemon juice (for glaze)
Zest of ½ an orange (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and egg until light and slightly fluffy.
- Add oil, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, lemon zest, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in orange zest if desired.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake, allow it to set, then slice and serve.
Notes
Add 1–2 teaspoons of poppy seeds for added texture and flavor.
Brush the warm cake with extra citrus juice for a stronger citrus flavor.
Substitute buttermilk for whole milk for a richer texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze the fully cooled, unglazed cake for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 cake)
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
