Orange Cake
Orange cake is a delightful dessert that brightens any occasion with its vibrant citrus flavor and fluffy texture. This easy-to-follow recipe combines fresh oranges, creamy butter, and simple pantry staples to create a moist and aromatic cake. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or an everyday treat, this orange cake will leave your taste buds dancing and your friends asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh oranges
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time; then mix in the orange zest and juice.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg