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Aperol Spritz Snack Cake

I love this aperol spritz snack cake! A citrusy, orange flavored snacking cake that's blanketed with an aperol and prosecco icing. Tastes just like my favorite summer drink!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly juiced orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Aperol
  • 1 tablespoon prosecco
  • ½ tablespoon orange juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined. Whisk in the oil, orange zest and juice until combined. Whisk in the vanilla. Whisk in the yogurt/sour cream and stir until no lumps remain.
  4. Stir in the dry ingredients until smooth. Pour the batter in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 20 minutes or so, then drizzle the glaze over top. Let it cool completely before serving.
glaze
  1. Whisk together the ingredients until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can whisk in more liquid (whichever one you choose!) 1 teaspoon at a time until smooth and pourable.

Notes

  • adapted from food 52