Zesty Orange Sunshine Cake Recipe

Zesty Orange Sunshine Cake Recipe

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This moist and flavorful orange cake is perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh orange flavor, it’s easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  
    • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 cup fresh orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons orange zest (from about 2 large oranges)
    • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • For the Orange Glaze (Optional):
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 3-4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, milk or buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
    • Bake for 30-35 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.
  9. Prepare the Glaze (Optional):
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
    • If the glaze is too thick add more orange juice, if it is to thin add more powdered sugar.
  10. Glaze the Cake (Optional):
    • Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
  11. Serve:
    • Slice and serve your delicious Orange Sunshine Cake!

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