Orange Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients
• 250g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
• 200g sugar (1 cup)
• 250g butter or margarine
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp grated orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla flavor
• ¼ cup milk (optional, if batter is too thick)

Orange Syrup (Optional)
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp sugar

Method
1. Preheat your oven to 170–180°C. Grease and line your cake pan.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add milk if needed to achieve a smooth, thick batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level the top.
8. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
10. For extra orange flavor, combine the orange juice and sugar, warm until the sugar dissolves, then brush the syrup over the warm cake.
11. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips
• Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
• Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
• Decorate with orange slices, orange zest, or a light orange glaze if desired.

Enjoy your moist, delicious homemade orange cake!