Citrus 7 Jars Cake
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 390
- Carbohydrates g 55.2
- of which sugars g 24.7
- Protein g 6.7
- Fats g 15.8
- of which saturated fat g 2.71
- Fiber g 1.6
- Cholesterol mg 111
- Sodium mg 141
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 8
- Cost: Very low
PRESENTATION
The Citrus 7 Jars Cake is really something special—so simple and so so good. You know, in Italian homes, baking's all about using what's around and just having a little fun. This citrus yogurt cake is incredibly easy to make. Seriously. No fancy tools needed—just a plain yogurt cup and some basic stuff from the pantry. Kids love helping out—scooping and mixing—and even if you're a total beginner, you can whip up a moist yogurt cake that’s tender and bursting with flavor. And listen, what really sets this cake apart is the punch of citrus. It has that fresh, bright taste from oranges and lemons, giving it a zesty and sweet kick. Really really tasty. Italians have been doing this for generations, and, honestly, these cakes never go out of style.
Some mornings, having a lemon yogurt cake like this with coffee is just perfect. Can't go wrong. But it also shines as a snack or at an afternoon gathering. Its golden exterior and soft interior make it easy to indulge in a big slice. No question. The flavors? They pair beautifully with various toppings. Across Italy, folks might add a little pastry cream on top or drizzle it with lemon or chocolate ganache. For real, it's delicious. The beauty of this recipe is its versatility—swap out the citrus for what's in season or add a bit of olive oil for that classic lemon olive oil cake vibe. The result? A cake that’s just the right amount of moist and light, never too heavy, and with that homemade charm everyone loves. Whether you’re baking with the kids or need a quick, homemade citrus cake for friends, this easy recipe always brings a soft and really really tasty treat. It is these simple, joyful moments of Italian baking that bring people together, creating memories that last a lifetime. Pretty much.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for a 9.5-inch diameter cake pan
- Yogurt with fruit 1 vasetto - citrus (125 ml at room temperature)
- Sugar 2 vasetti - scarce
- Type 00 flour 2 vasetti
- Potato starch 1 vasetto
- Vegetable oil 1 vasetto
- Eggs 3 - medium
- Egg yolks 1
- Baking powder 3 ¾ tsp (16 g) - (1 packet)
- Lemon peel 1
- Orange peel 1
- Fine salt to taste
How to prepare Citrus 7 Jars Cake
To prepare the citrus 7 jars cake, first separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Beat the yolks with sugar 1 using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment 2. Add all the yogurt to the mixture 3
and the vegetable oil 4. Continue mixing the ingredients. Now grate the zest of 1 orange 5 and 1 lemon to add to the mixture 6.
Then add the baking powder and the two jars of flour and the jar of potato starch after sifting them 7. Keep mixing all the ingredients. At this point, beat the egg whites using whisks 8 adding a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer. When they are stiff 9
you can gently fold them into the mixture a little at a time. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites, mixing from top to bottom with a spatula to prevent the mixture from deflating 10. Take a cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the 9.5-inch diameter cake pan, leveling the mixture 11 and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 40 minutes. Once baked, remove the cake and let it cool, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. When the citrus 7 jars cake is completely cool, you can sprinkle it with powdered sugar to taste 12!