Olive Oil Citrus Cake Creme Cake Recipe
Make Olive Oil Citrus Cake Creme Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Creme Topping Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Combine Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest to the egg mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Creme Topping Preparation
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a medium mixing bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 9
Add Zest
Gently fold in the orange and lemon zest into the whipped cream until well combined.
Assembling the Cake
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of the whipped creme topping on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the first, and spread the remaining whipped cream on top and around the sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate and Serve
Optionally, garnish with additional citrus zest or slices. Slice and serve the Olive Oil Citrus Cake.
