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Orange Cake

A moist and flavorful cake infused with fresh orange juice and zest, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar.
  2. Add the orange juice and zest, and mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add candied orange slices on top of the frosting.

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