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Orange Cake

Deliciously Moist Orange Cake Recipe with Glaze and Zest

This moist and zesty Orange Cake is perfect for any occasion, delivering restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the fresh orange juice and orange zest.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before glazing with the powdered sugar and additional orange juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with almond flour for gluten-free options or add chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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