What ingredients do I need?

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.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Yes, in some cases! For example, you can change the zest and juice for lemon zest and lemon juice. Or mandarine is another option.

What kind of orange should I use?

Any orange will work, but navel oranges have a thicker rind with more zest, while Valencia oranges have a sweeter juice.

What cooking techniques or equipment do I need?

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.

How do I ensure a moist cake?

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.

How can I tell if my cake is made?

Could you insert a toothpick into the centre of the cake? If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

How should I store leftover orange cake?

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!

Can I prepare the cake ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake the cake a day or two in advance and store it at room temperature or in the fridge.

How can I dress up my orange cake?

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.

Can I change the white sugar to brown sugar?

Yes, you can, but the flavour of the cake would change a little bit.

Can I use melted butter?

No, you have to use room-temperature butter not melted.

1-2-3-4 best quick and moist orange cake recipe

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

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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.

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