Fresh Orange Cake
A delightful dessert that bursts with the vibrant flavors of sun-ripened oranges, combining sweet, tangy zest with a moist, fluffy cake.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Reserve for the glaze.
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 orange zested For the glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Zest and juice three large oranges, setting the zest aside for later use.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the fresh orange zest, rubbing them together to release the oils.
- Add the vegetable oil, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar-zest mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold them together until just combined to ensure the cake remains fluffy.
Baking
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Glazing
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, orange zest, and enough orange juice until smooth and pourable.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before pouring the glaze over it.
Notes
Use organic oranges for best flavor and don't skip the zest. You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for an enhanced flavor.