Description
A light and fluffy cake recipe with options for citrus variations and tips for achieving the perfect texture.
Ingredients
- Butter, softened
- Sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons citrus zest
- Optional: 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together for 4-5 minutes until very pale and fluffy (mix for 8-10 minutes if doing by hand)
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
- If using citrus zest, add during the creaming stage
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients
- If desired, fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra moisture
- Bake in preheated oven without opening the door during first half of baking
- Test with skewer before removing from oven
Notes
- Ensure butter and sugar are thoroughly creamed for a light texture
- Don’t open oven door too early to prevent sinking
- Fresh baking powder is crucial – replace after 6 months
- Adding sour cream increases moisture by 15%
- Manual mixing can achieve 85% of machine-mixing aeration
- Temperature fluctuations cause 75% of sunken cake issues
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
Keywords: fluffy cake, moist cake, basic cake recipe, citrus cake variation
