Orange Cake
Indulge in a zesty orange cake that’s bursting with flavor and guaranteed to delight your taste buds! This moist treat is crafted with fresh orange juice and zest, creating a vibrant taste that’s perfect for celebrations or just a sweet pick-me-up. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something delicious, this cake will brighten your day!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 150 gr Butter (10.5 tbsp)
- 2 Egg
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp Baking Soda (5 ml)
- 250 gr Flour (2 cup)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- 2
Mix the ingredients together and pour into a baking pan. Bake until golden.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Zest oranges before juicing and add zest to your dry ingredients first - the oils will bloom when mixed with sugar, creating more intense citrus flavor than juice alone.technique
- ✓Bake at 325°F (163°C) instead of 356°F (180°C) for orange cakes because citrus oils are volatile and high heat will cause them to evaporate, reducing flavor intensity.timing325°F vs 356°F
- ✓Test doneness when the cake springs back lightly to touch and pulls slightly from pan sides - orange cakes continue cooking from residual heat and overbaking creates dry, bitter citrus notes.timing
- ✓Use cake flour or reduce all-purpose flour by 2 tablespoons per cup because citrus acid weakens gluten structure, and too much protein creates a tough, dense crumb.ingredient2 tbsp reduction per cup
- ✓Cool completely before removing from pan because citrus cakes have higher moisture content and the structure needs 45-60 minutes to fully set.timing45-60 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Orange Cake
Indulge in a zesty orange cake that’s bursting with flavor and guaranteed to delight your taste buds! This moist treat is crafted with fresh orange juice and zest, creating a vibrant taste that’s perfect for celebrations or just a sweet pick-me-up. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something delicious, this cake will brighten your day!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 150 gr Butter (10.5 tbsp)
- 2 Egg
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp Baking Soda (5 ml)
- 250 gr Flour (2 cup)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- 2
Mix the ingredients together and pour into a baking pan. Bake until golden.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Zest oranges before juicing and add zest to your dry ingredients first - the oils will bloom when mixed with sugar, creating more intense citrus flavor than juice alone.technique
- ✓Bake at 325°F (163°C) instead of 356°F (180°C) for orange cakes because citrus oils are volatile and high heat will cause them to evaporate, reducing flavor intensity.timing325°F vs 356°F
- ✓Test doneness when the cake springs back lightly to touch and pulls slightly from pan sides - orange cakes continue cooking from residual heat and overbaking creates dry, bitter citrus notes.timing
- ✓Use cake flour or reduce all-purpose flour by 2 tablespoons per cup because citrus acid weakens gluten structure, and too much protein creates a tough, dense crumb.ingredient2 tbsp reduction per cup
- ✓Cool completely before removing from pan because citrus cakes have higher moisture content and the structure needs 45-60 minutes to fully set.timing45-60 minutes