Perfect! Here’s a simple and delicious orange cake recipe for you to try out.
Perfect! Here’s a simple and delicious orange cake recipe for you to try out.
Easy Orange Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1-2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan. -
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. -
Add Eggs and Flavorings:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the orange juice and milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix! -
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Prepare the Glaze:
If you’re making the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake. -
Serve:
Slice it up and enjoy! It’s fantastic on its own or with a cup of tea.
How does this sound? Feel free to tweak it! Let me know if you’d like to adjust anything or add a special twist!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1-2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions:
-
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan. -
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. -
Add Eggs and Flavorings:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the orange juice and milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix! -
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Prepare the Glaze:
If you’re making the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake. -
Serve:
Slice it up and enjoy! It’s fantastic on its own or with a cup of tea.
How does this sound? Feel free to tweak it! Let me know if you’d like to adjust anything or add a special twist!
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