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Classic Orange Cake
Traditional dish · American
A moist and tender orange cake made from scratch, featuring a vibrant citrus flavor from fresh orange zest and juice, often finished with a simple glaze.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Granulated sugar1.5 cups
- Baking powder2 teaspoons
- Salt0.5 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened0.5 cup
- Eggs3 large
- Orange zest2 tablespoons
- Fresh orange juice0.75 cup
- Milk0.5 cup
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)1 cup
- Orange juice (for glaze)2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, orange zest, orange juice, and milk.
- 5
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
- 10
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
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