A moist and flavorful cake with a hint of zesty orange.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Alternate wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in orange zest and liqueur: Stir in orange zest and orange liqueur (if using).
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Adjust the amount of orange juice to reach your desired consistency.
- Glaze the cake: Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.
Tips & Variations:
- For a more intense orange flavor: Increase the amount of orange zest and juice.
- Make it a Bundt cake: Bake the batter in a greased and floured Bundt pan.
- Add a touch of spice: Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Decorate with fresh fruit: Garnish the cake with slices of oranges or other citrus fruits.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Orange Cake!