Yuzu Cake Recipe
Yuzu cake is a Japanese delight, offering an explosion of fresh, tangy flavors. Yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit with a unique flavor, adds an exotic touch to this moist cake. The simple sugar glaze, enhanced with yuzu zest, further enhances the flavor of this light, fragrant dessert. Perfect with tea or for a gourmet break, this easy-to-make cake is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 40 minutes
- Servings
- 6
Ingredients
- 200 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 g melted butter
- 120 ml yuzu juice (or a mixture of lemon and lime juice if yuzu is not available)
- 1 teaspoon yuzu zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons yuzu juice
- Yuzu zest for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (gas mark 6). Grease and flour a cake tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the melted butter and yuzu juice, and stir until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the dough is smooth. Add the yuzu zest.
- Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for around 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the yuzu juice until smooth and slightly runny. Add more yuzu juice if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the glaze over the top and allow it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with yuzu zest for a touch of freshness and color.
- Leave the icing to harden for a few minutes before slicing the cake. Serve with a cup of tea for a sweet moment.
