Both lemon and orange are citrus fruits. They both have fiery
colours (orange and yellow) which complement each other incredibly well. A
marble cake is a cake with a streaked appearance (like in a marble), which is
achieved by blending light and dark coloured batter. The most popular example
is the chocolate and vanilla marble cake.
This lemon orange marble cake recipe described here is one of
the most experimental ones, and a rare combination of the ingredients. This is
a good option for someone who is not a big fan of chocolate, or for someone who
is a fruit-lover. It should be ensured that the batter used is smooth and not
lumpy, after the addition of flour. Food colouring is added in order to make
the marbling more effective, but can be skipped as it does not really have much
of an effect on the flavour of the cake. Fresh fruits are avoided in this
recipe and crushes are used instead of that.
Tutti frutti is added to the cake to increase its fruity
factor and to introduce a crunchy element. As a variation, citrus syrup can be
drizzled on top of the cake to make it more moist and delicious. As this recipe
involves two processes (mixing lemon and orange extract in two different
bowls), individual attention should be paid to both of them. The oven should be
pre-heated to the correct temperature (180 C). After 35-40 minutes of baking,
check for proper cooking by inserting a toothpick in the core. It should come
out clean.
There can be many variations in this cake. Orange can be
replaced with watermelon or strawberries. These sweet fruits balance the
tanginess of cake. Watermelon/Strawberry with lemon is a unique combination
with delicious taste.
Marble cake can be stored for 3-4 days in room temperature.
In refrigerator, it can be stored for 10-12 days and only a mild heating is
required before serving.
For More Information: Lemon Orange Marble Cake Recipe
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