5 from 33 votes
Orange Cake
Orange Cake is a moist loaf cake made with yogurt, eggs, oil, and fresh orange zest, providing a tender crumb with citrus brightness. It is topped with a powdered sugar glaze flavored with orange juice and optional zest, creating a sweet and tangy finish. This cake is suitable for slicing and serving as a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
470 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (see note 1)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt (regular or Greek, see note 2)
- 4 egg
- 4 teaspoons orange zest (see note 3)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (see note 4)
For the powdered sugar icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, yogurt, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients in batches, whisking to incorporate after each addition. Fold in oil and stir carefully until uniformly combined. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with a few crumbs attached, about 50-60 minutes. The cake should be fragrant and spring back when pressed lightly. Remove from oven and cool in pan 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together powdered sugar, orange juice, lemon orange (if using) until smooth.
- Using a sharp knife, slice around the inside of the cake pan to loosen the cake. Flip out onto a large plate. Slowly drizzle glaze over the top. Cool cake completely. The glaze will harden in 20 to 30 minutes.
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Notes
- Baking powder is the leavening agent employed instead of yeast to achieve a quick and light loaf.
- Use any plain yogurt available, whether Greek, regular, or whole milk types, to achieve the desired moisture and texture.
- Always zest the oranges before juicing for easier zest collection and increased flavor.
- Neutral oils such as avocado, rapeseed, sunflower, or canola can be used as substitutes for vegetable oil.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 slice
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
225mg
(9%)
Potassium
114mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.