Zinger cake is a vibrant, spicy-sweet dessert bursting with a medley of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, wrapped in a rich, moist crumb.
Ready to zing your taste buds with a cake that packs a punch? You’ve stumbled upon the ultimate Zinger Cake recipe that’s so detailed, even your cat could follow it. Now, let’s get baking!
Zinger Cake Extravaganza
Prepare your taste buds for a zesty adventure with this Zinger Cake, a delightful mix of sweetness and tang that will make your tongue do the happy dance. This cake is your ticket to flavor town, departing every oven near you. It’s perfect for any occasion, or just because you deserve some zing in your life.
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Modern Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- Red food coloring (optional)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Alternatively add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing the lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Add a few drops of red food coloring if you’re feeling zesty!
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, pour the lemon glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Enjoy your zingy masterpiece!
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap lemon zest with lime zest for a twist, or use orange juice in the glaze for a mellow zing.
- Garnishing Options: Top with fresh berries or a sprinkle of lemon zest curls.
- Cooking Tips: Remember, room temperature ingredients mix better, so take that butter and those eggs out ahead of time. Don’t overmix the batter; we want it fluffy, not grumpy.
