Mom’S Citrus Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Name: Mom’S Citrus Buttermilk Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 5 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
5 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan.
2
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition.
3
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes.
4
Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix glaze ingredients; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely.

1380

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 2 teaspoons lemon extract, and more.

Yes, Mom’S Citrus Buttermilk Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mom’S Citrus Buttermilk Cake

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