Orange Cake

Here’s a delightful recipe for an orange cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil. Mix well. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. If desired, add the orange zest for extra flavor.
8. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
9. Serve: Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your homemade orange cake!