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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of 1 orange

Zest of 1 lemon

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

For the Berry Citrus Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Zest of 1 orange

Zest of 1 lemon

For Garnish:

Fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Orange slices

Lemon slices

Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and citrus zests.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice, lemon juice, and buttermilk, and mix until smooth and well combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the Berry Citrus Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and citrus zests until smooth.

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the top using a toothpick or skewer. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.

Let the cake cool completely before garnishing with fresh berries, orange slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves.

Slice and serve this vibrant and flavorful Berry Citrus Burst Cake as a delightful treat for any occasion!

Enjoy the burst of citrus and berry flavors in every bite of this delightful cake!

Yield:

This recipe makes one Berry Citrus Burst Cake, serving about 8-10 slices.