Description
This orange cake is the kind of recipe you come back to when you want something reliable, comforting, and quietly impressive. It’s made with fresh oranges, simple pantry ingredients, and a method that doesn’t require special skills or equipment. The result is a tender, moist cake with real citrus flavor running through every bite. It’s not overly sweet, making it perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a light dessert. Whether you serve it plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or a gentle orange glaze, this cake feels homemade in the best possible way. It’s the kind of bake that fills your kitchen with warmth and makes people ask for seconds without even realizing it.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh oranges for zest and juice
- Eggs
- Neutral oil
- Milk
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare your cake pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick.
- Add oil, milk, vanilla, orange zest, and juice, mixing gently.
- Stir in dry ingredients just until combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake until set in the center.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, brush the warm cake with a little fresh orange juice. Always use fresh zest for the best flavor, and avoid overmixing once the flour is added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg