It's chilly out there and as we slog through another day with a shiver in our bones, it can seem like a very long season.
Yet it can also be very kind. Witness the abundance of citrus fruits tumbling off the trees and shelves. Bright yellow lemons, oranges glowing like little rising suns, limes bursting with tangy juice. It feels positively tropical out there.
Then the tart zip of flavour hits the tongue and suddenly we're lying on a beach considering our sunblock options.
Citrus has a way of warming us up, just by looking at it. Then the tart zip of flavour hits the tongue and suddenly we're lying on a beach considering our sunblock options.
Of course, there's no denying that we are still at the tiny end of the temperature readings, so we do need to consider our comfort options. This is not the time for adding zesty lemon and lime to a sorbet or cocktail (though by all means, you can absolutely do that). Instead, bake some of that citrus sunshine into a cake and warm yourself up properly. Any of these cheerful recipes will soon see you smiling.
Rachel Khoo suggests serving this cake with a glass of Champagne and we are here for that! Source: My Swedish Kitchen
This delicious orange cake is dotted with just the right amount of chocolate. Source: Alan Benson
A hit of lemon in the buttercream makes certain this sponge cake is bursting with citrus flavours. Source: Donal's Asian Baking Adventure
Sugared mandarin peel perfectly tops this bright, joyous cake. Source: Petrina Tinslay
The orange lamo cake is further proof that Poh is a genius when it comes to mixing flavours. Source: Orange lamington cake (China Squirrel)
A little added orange boosts the citrus flavours in this lovely winter lemon cake. Source: Benito Martin
Mandarin slices bake into the finished loaf and add plenty of additional citrus punch. Source: Chris Middleton
The curd in this favourite is extra-zingy. Source: Lottie Hedley, The Great Australian Baking Book
Dark chocolate pairs beautifully with this tangy-sweet citrus. Source: Brett Stevensv
Move over lemon, there's a new cheesecake kid in town. Source: Alan Benson
Poppy seeds and citrus are always a good pair. Source: John Laurie
The coconut and lime in this simple cake gives it a welcome tropical feel. Source: Chris Middleton
