Delightful Orange Cake
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this delightful orange cake! Moist and tangy, this cake is bursting with zesty flavor and topped with a glossy orange glaze. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any occasion, it’s an easy bake that will brighten your day and impress your guests. Let the aroma of fresh oranges fill your kitchen as you create this irresistible dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in fresh orange juice and zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create a glaze; drizzle over cooled cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg