This moist and delicate Citrus Curd Cake has a creamy citrus curd center layered between tender crumbs. Perfect with coffee or tea.
Moist Citrus Curd Cake
Looking for something special to serve with your morning coffee or afternoon tea? This Moist Citrus Curd Cake is soft, tender, and filled with a creamy citrus curd center that creates the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
The delicate crumb comes from sour cream and almond meal, while the citrus curd adds bursts of bright flavor in every bite. Whether you use lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or a combination of your favorites, this cake is always a winner.
The creamy citrus filling surprises everyone who takes a bite. It’s rich, silky, and nestled right in the center of the cake, making every slice look as beautiful as it tastes.
If you’ve already made my Citrus Curd recipe, this is one of the best ways to use it.
I combined several citrus curds for extra flavor, but you can use whichever variety you have on hand. Lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, passion fruit, and even mango curd work beautifully.
Why You’ll Love This Citrus Curd Cake
- Soft and moist texture
- Creamy citrus curd center
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
- Easy to customize with different curd flavors
- Freezes beautifully
- Wonderful with coffee or tea
The best part is that every time you make it, it can taste slightly different depending on the curd you choose.
One week, it can be a lemon curd cake. The next time, you can make it with orange or lime curd. The possibilities are endless.
Tips For Success
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added.
- Use room-temperature eggs and sour cream for the best texture.
- Spread the curd evenly over the first layer of batter.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar right before serving.
This cake freezes wonderfully. Simply wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
I hope you can try this delicious Moist Citrus Curd Cake at home. If you do, please upload a picture on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Citrus Curd Cake
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 1/4 cups Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cups Almond Meal
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Oil
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 3/4 cup Prepared Citrus Curd homemade or store bought
- 2 teaspoons Powdered Sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Grease a 9" springform pan
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Leave it aside
- In another bowl mix the oil, eggs, zest, vanilla, lemon juice, sour cream, and sugar
- Incorporate dry ingredients into wet while whisking being careful, not to overbeat
- Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Add the citrus curd and then pour the rest of the batter on top
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes
- Unmold and sprinkle powdered sugar on top
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or passion fruit curd.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before unmolding.
- Dust with powdered sugar right before serving.
- This cake freezes well. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought citrus curd?
Yes. Homemade citrus curd provides the best flavor, but store-bought curd works well too.
What citrus curd works best?
Lemon curd is the most popular choice, but orange, lime, grapefruit, passion fruit, and mango curds are all delicious.
Can I freeze this cake?
Absolutely. Wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
How do I store Citrus Curd Cake?
Store covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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