Lemon‑Orange Cake
Description
It pairs perfectly with tea and coffee. A citrus filling combined with a delicate yeasted dough is a great idea! This cake can be served not only with everyday tea, but also on a festive table. It’s a healthy and very tasty dessert, and moreover, it’s very simple to make.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
The dough can be prepared in a bread machine if you have the equipment at hand. First, combine the melted butter and milk.
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Step 3
Add sugar, salt, flour and yeast. Send the bucket to the bread machine.
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Step 4
While the dough is being mixed, you can work on the filling. Wash the citrus fruits, rinse them with boiling water and dry them. Cut into small pieces, remove the seeds.
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Step 5
Blend the orange and lemon in a blender or pass them through a meat grinder.
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Step 6
Add the sugar and semolina.
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Step 7
Mix and set the filling aside.
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Step 8
Place the ready dough in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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Step 9
The dough has “rested” and risen. At this stage you can turn on the oven and let it preheat to 180 degrees.
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Step 10
Divide the dough into three parts and roll each into a thin sheet.
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Step 11
Place the dough sheet in a heat‑resistant mold.
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Step 12
Spread half of the filling in an even layer.
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Step 13
Cover with the second layer and spread the remaining filling. Place the third layer on top. Put the dish in the oven.
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Step 14
Bake for about 45-50 minutes until lightly browned.
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Step 15
Let it cool a bit, turn it over and carefully cut it into serving pieces. That's all, the lemon‑orange cake can be served at the table.