Poke holes and spoon citrus juice onto a warm cake to infuse flavor and moisture
After a short rest, poke holes in the cake and spoon over citrus juice so it soaks through.
Let the cake sit briefly after baking, then poke a few holes in the top. Spoon juice over gradually and allow it to soak in before removing the cake from the tin.
The short version
- Holes help the juice penetrate
- Soaking adds real citrus flavor and moisture
What you need
- spoon
- skewer (or similar)optionalUsed to make holes
How to do it
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Let the cake cool a few minutes in the tin so the juice can soak through.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Pouring all the juice at once so it runs off
Spoon it on gradually and let it absorb.
Why it works
Holes create channels that help liquid penetrate; adding juice while the cake is still warm improves absorption and boosts moisture and flavor.
Put it to use
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