Here’s a simple and delicious Orange Cake recipe that’s moist, citrusy, and perfect for any occasion:
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1–2 oranges
- ½ cup milk (or yogurt for extra moisture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice, orange zest, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Glaze (optional):
- While the cake is warm, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over the cake.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of orange liqueur to the batter.
- You can also fold in some orange segments or chocolate chips for a twist.
If you want, I can also give you a super moist, one-bowl orange cake that’s even faster to make. Do you want that version?
