Description
This delicious orange cake is perfect for any occasion, featuring zesty orange flavor and a moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 g flour (plain / all purpose)
- 330 g caster sugar (or granulated)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tbsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 3 oranges zest only
- 200 g unsalted butter (softened or Stork baking spread)
- 3 large eggs
- 120 ml whole milk
- 80 ml orange juice (use the zested oranges)
- 2 oranges, juice only
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Mist a 23cm (9inch) cake tin with cake release spray and line the bottom with baking paper.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and orange zest into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine using a small whisk.
- Add the orange juice, milk, butter and eggs. Beat using an electric hand mixer until the batter is smooth. You might need to stop and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is mixed well.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tin and level. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the cake feels springy to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Prepare the orange syrup by mixing orange juice and sugar. Use a skewer to poke holes all over the cake, still in the cake tin.
- Drizzle the syrup over the cake letting it sink in. Allow the cake to cool before gently inverting onto a platter. Decorate with small orange slices or leave plain. Slice and serve and expect everyone to ask for seconds!
Notes
- The orange liqueur is optional but adds a nice flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg