Orange Cake
Orange Cake - A moist and citrusy cake made with fresh orange juice and zest, often served as a tea-time snack. Here's a recipe for a delicious and moist Orange Cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by greasing it with butter and lightly flouring.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the fresh orange juice and orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
Enjoy your delicious and moist Orange Cake!
Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.