Description
A delightful Orange Cake that embodies the warmth and brightness of citrus, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each one fully, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the fresh orange juice and zest until well combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, leveling the top, and clean any batter off the sides.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze (Optional): Mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice for a quick glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of glaze and garnish with fresh orange slices or a sprig of mint for added elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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