Description
Indulge in this easy and delightful Orange Cake that is bursting with citrus flavor. This moist and tender cake is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or loaf cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, orange juice, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stir until just combined, pour into pan, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the cake cool, then drizzle with optional glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
Notes
- Enhance with cinnamon or almond extract for added flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
