Description
This delightful orange cake is a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. Moist and flavorful, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat butter and sugar, then add eggs, orange zest, orange juice, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the cake, then optionally drizzle with orange glaze before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, substitute part of the milk with additional orange juice.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
