This recipe yields a moist and flavorful orange cake with a subtle citrus tang.
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 fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large 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.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, and yogurt.
- Alternate Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 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 Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Adjust the amount of orange juice to achieve your desired consistency.
- Glaze Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle with the orange glaze.
Tips and Variations:
- For a more intense orange flavor: Use blood oranges or increase the amount of orange zest.
- Add a touch of spice: Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Make it a Bundt Cake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured Bundt pan and bake according to the pan’s instructions.
- Decorate: Top with fresh berries, candied orange peel, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Orange Cake!