26 Apr 1-2-3-4 best quick and moist orange cake recipe
This is the orange season, so why not use those sweet oranges to make the best moist cake recipe? We’re talking about a wet, fluffy cake infused with fresh orange zest and juice for a taste explosion in every bite. Whether you’re looking for a delightful afternoon pick-me-up, a perfect brunch companion, or a show-stopping dessert, this orange cake is guaranteed to impress. So, get ready to bake up some happiness – it’s about to get citrusy in the kitchen!
Ah, the humble orange. It is a juicy burst of sunshine, a tangy counterpoint to sweet treats, and the secret weapon in a baker’s arsenal. Today, we celebrate this vibrant fruit with a recipe for the ultimate orange cake—a symphony of citrus that will tantalise your taste buds and transport you to a sun-drenched grove with every bite.
This isn’t your average grocery store orange cake. We’re ditching the artificial flavours and boxed mixes for a symphony of fresh oranges. We’ll be zesting the vibrant peel, releasing its potent oils, and incorporating it into the batter. Then, we’ll squeeze in the sunshine – fresh orange juice – for a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.
The result? A moist and fluffy cake that’s bursting with citrus flavour. Each bite will be a delightful dance between the sweet cake, the tangy orange, and a hint of floral notes from the zest. Whether you’re looking for a lovely afternoon tea treat, a perfect brunch centrepiece, or a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests, this orange cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
So, grab your oranges, preheat your oven, and prepare to bake up some happiness. It’s time to unleash this citrus gem’s vibrant potential and create an unforgettable orange cake. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
- butter
- sugar
- flour
- eggs
- orange juice
- orange zest
- baking powder
- salt
- vanilla
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Butter and flour a bundt pan or any other springform cake pan with a funnel. Beat the butter and sugar at room temperature with a hand or electric mixer in a large bowl. Add one egg at a time. Add the orange zest and vanilla. Mix it well. Alternate the Dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) with the orange juice. Scrape the sides with a spatula. Pour the cake batter into the pan. Bake the cake in the preheated oven. The baking time would be for 45 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
This can vary depending on the recipe, but most orange cakes call for all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, milk, fresh orange juice, and orange zest.
Yes, in some cases! For example, you can change the zest and juice for lemon zest and lemon juice. Or mandarine is another option.
Any orange will work, but navel oranges have a thicker rind with more zest, while Valencia oranges have a sweeter juice.
Most orange cakes are straightforward. You’ll need a mixing bowl, an electric mixer (or a good whisk), a loaf pan or cake pan, and an oven.
Don’t overmix the batter! Stop mixing once the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Using fresh orange juice also helps keep the cake moist.
Could you insert a toothpick into the centre of the cake? If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. The cake will become more flavourful as it sits!
Yes! You can bake the cake a day or two in advance and store it at room temperature or in the fridge.
There are many ways to elevate your orange cake! You can dust it with powdered sugar, drizzle it with a simple orange glaze, or frost it with orange cream cheese frosting. Fresh orange slices or whipped cream also make lovely garnishes.
Yes, you can, but the flavour of the cake would change a little bit.
No, you have to use room-temperature butter not melted.
1-2-3-4 best quick and moist orange cake recipe
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Description
We are calling all citrus lovers! You will love this most moist cake and simple recipe. You will impress your family or guests with this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups of sugar
- 3 cups of flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 2 tablespoons of orange zest
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180•C and grease and flour your pan.
- Sift in a bowl your dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder and salt.
- mix the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time. Finally, add the vanilla and orange zest.
- Add the flour mixture alternating with the orange juice three times. Scrape the bowl a couple of times with a spatula to ensure everything is mixed.
- Pour the cake mix into the pan. Bake the cake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool down for 15 minutes before putting out of the mould.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar the top of the cake.
Notes
You can change the zest and juice to lemon and make a Lemon cake.
Keywords: orange cake, orange bundt cake
Hi! I’m Valeria (aka Val) the photographer and recipe developer behind Canguro Criollo. My passion for food began when I was little at my home when everything will revolve around food and now I discover this new creative outlet of food photography. I wish you can follow my journey discovering unique ways of preparing Peruvian food abroad and some other family-friendly foods.
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