Amazing Orange Cake
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4.5
Amazing Orange Cake
Description
Amazing Orange Cake starts with creaming butter and granulated sugar, then blending in eggs, orange zest, and orange juice to impart fresh citrus flavor. A dry mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt is combined into the wet ingredients to form the batter.
The batter is baked in a greased loaf pan at 350°F for about 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Once cooled, it’s glazed with an orange icing that intensifies the citrus notes and adds a glossy finish.
This cake suits a sweet breakfast treat or an afternoon snack with tea, showcasing bright orange flavors balanced by buttery richness and a moist crumb.
For best results, use flavorful fresh oranges for zest and juice, or substitute with zest from fresh orange and juice from carton if fresh oranges aren't available.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 3 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- orange icing glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Grease a standard loaf pan ( 9x5x3 inches approximately) and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at at a time until fully combined. Mix in the orange zest and juice until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add into the butter mixture and stir until mixed in well.
- Spoon into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool until you can touch the pan safely. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
- Glaze with my Orange Icing Glaze when fully cooled.
Notes
- Choose flavorful fresh oranges for zest and juice to maximize citrus taste.
- If fresh juice is unavailable, use fresh zest with orange juice from a carton as an alternative.
- Cool the cake thoroughly before glazing for the best texture and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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