Description
Savor the bright, zesty flavors of this moist orange cake, made with fresh orange juice and zest for a refreshing treat that’s perfect any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Instructions for Preparation
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add Eggs and Flavor: Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the fresh orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 128mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg