Yuzu Cake

Yuzu Cake is a light and fragrant dessert that beautifully combines the unique citrus flavor of yuzu with a soft, fluffy texture. This delightful cake is perfect for a refreshing end to any meal.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100g
• Granulated sugar - 80g
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - a pinch
• Unsalted butter - 40g, softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Yuzu juice - 30ml
• Yuzu zest - 1 tsp
• Milk - 60ml
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease two small cake pans (about 10 cm in diameter).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
5. Stir in the yuzu juice and yuzu zest, mixing well.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cool, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 18 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Yuzu is rich in vitamin C, which supports the immune system.
• The cake is made with simple ingredients and no artificial additives.

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