Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a moist orange cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 1-2 oranges)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Orange Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Orange Glaze (optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a bit more orange juice to reach your desired consistency.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the orange glaze over the top. Allow it to set before serving.
Enjoy your homemade orange cake! It’s perfect for a light dessert or a sweet treat with tea or coffee.
