Moist Orange Cake
Fresh orange zest and juice are worked directly into the batter of this moist orange cake, giving every slice a bright, tangy citrus flavor balanced by a tender, fine crumb. It bakes in roughly 45 minutes and keeps well for several days, making it a practical choice for both everyday baking and casual entertaining.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Zester
- Juicer
- Oven
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 whole large eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup fresh orange juice preferably from navel oranges
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together to ensure even distribution of the baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until they are frothy. Add the melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until all wet ingredients are well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well blended, but do not over-mix to ensure a tender cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by mixing the confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.
Notes
- For a deeper orange flavor, you might substitute half of the vanilla extract with orange extract.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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