CAKE - Yuzu Butter Cake

By Aemelia

Ingredients

• 195 g plain flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 170 g butter, softened
• 190 g sugar
• 1 large egg, plus one large egg yolk (beaten)
• 2 tbsp Jupe Yuzu Paste
• 12 tbsp whole milk

Details

Adapted from esjoie.wordpress.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius.
2. Butter and line a 8-inch* cake pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Using a mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar until fluffy for about about 2 minutes.
4. Add in beaten egg bit by bit, followed by Yuzu Paste. If the mixture curdles, just add 1 tbsp of flour and continue mixing.
5. On low speed, add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk.
6. Switch mixer to medium and beat for 10 to 15 seconds, just until batter appears uniform. The batter should look thick and creamy.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula or knife.
8. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until it reaches a dark-gold color and an inserted cake tester comes out clean.
9. Let to rest in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a cake stand or platter. Allow cake to completely cool before slicing.