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orange cake recipe

Orange Cake

The Crispy Chef
Enjoy the bright, zesty flavors of an easy homemade orange cake. Combining fresh orange juice and zest with a soft, moist crumb, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or special events.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan or two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Zester
  • Juice squeezer
  • Measuring cups and kitchen scale
  • Offset spatula (optional for decorating)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2-3 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix melted butter, oil, sugar, eggs, milk, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Grease and flour your chosen pan(s). Pour the batter in and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes (round pans) or 60-70 minutes (loaf pan) until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 75gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Citrus Dessert, easy cake recipe, Moist Cake Recipe, Orange Cake
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