This homemade sunshine cake recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. With its moist texture and delightful citrus flavor, it brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and citrus fruits, this cake is perfect for any special event or as a decadent treat for yourself. Follow these easy steps to create a mouthwatering sunshine cake that will brighten up your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the citrus glaze by whisking together the lemon juice, orange juice, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Pour the citrus glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- Slice and serve the moist and tangy sunshine cake to enjoy a burst of citrusy goodness.
