Moist & Zesty Homemade Orange CakeEgg
Bake the perfect, moist orange cake with this quick and easy recipe ! Packed with vibrant citrus flavor , this cake uses fresh orange zest and juice to create a bright , melt - in - your - mouth crumb. It requires no mixer and comes together in just a few minutes , making it the ideal treat for breakfast , a mid-day snack , or a delightful dessert. Finished with a simple, sweet orange glaze, this loaf is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen !
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
3 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Sugar
2 tbsp Orange Zest
3 cup Orange Juice
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Vegetable Oil
3 no. Egg
For the Glaze:
1 cup Powdered Sugar
A few tbsp Orange Juice
1 piece Orange Zest
Instructions
Step 1— Preparation
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2
Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray and dust lightly with a tablespoon of flour.
Step 2— Preparing the Dry Ingredients
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3— Creating the Orange-Sugar Base
1
In a separate bowl, place the sugar and orange zest.
2
Use your hands to rub the zest into the sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand and becomes fragrant.
3
This step releases the orange oils for maximum flavor.
Step 4— Mixing the Batter
1
To the orange-sugar mixture, add the fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth.
2
Add the room-temperature eggs and whisk again until fully combined.
3
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or dough whisk.
4
Mix only until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
Step 5— Baking
1
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
2
Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3
If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
4
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a serving dish to cool completely until it is just slightly warm.
Step 6— Glazing
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and a bit of orange zest until you reach a drizzling consistency.
2
Liberally drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled cake.
