Citrus Butter Cake with Orange and Lemon

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut slits into the orange and lemon at several points, then blanch in boiling water for 3-4 minutes to remove any bitterness.
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2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and three eggs, then beat until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale.
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3. 3
   Add the oil to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
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4. 4
   Remove the blanched orange and lemon from the boiling water and discard any seeds. Optionally remove the base with excess white pith, but keep most of the peel intact.
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5. 5
   Blend the whole orange and lemon together until completely smooth and pureed with no chunks.
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6. 6
   Pour the citrus puree into the egg mixture and fold until all liquid ingredients are evenly combined.
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7. 7
   Add a pinch of fleur de sel, then sift the baking powder and flour into the mixture.
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8. 8
   Mix everything together until you have a smooth cake batter.
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9. 9
   Pour the batter into a cake pan and bake in a 180°C (356°F) oven for 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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10. 10
    Allow the cake to cool completely before turning it out of the pan.
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