Orange Cake Recipe
π Total Time: 50 minutes
π₯ Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons sweet butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the glaze)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (for the glaze)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
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Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then, mix in the freshly grated zest of two oranges to infuse the batter with vibrant citrus flavor.
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Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add these dry ingredients alternately with the orange juice to the batter, mixing until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
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Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sides of the cake begin to shrink away from the edges of the pan and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cake is still warm, prepare the Orange Glaze by combining the remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a light syrup forms.
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Drizzle the warm Orange Glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in slightly before serving.
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Slice and serve the Orange Cake once it has cooled completely, and enjoy the delightful citrusy sweetness with friends and family!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 250.1
- Fat: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 61.6mg
- Sodium: 160.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 21.6g
- Protein: 3.4g
This Orange Cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving a delightful dessert. The combination of zesty orange flavor and moist, tender cake is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
