Sunshine Orange Cake Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sunshine Orange Cake, a recipe brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. 🍊 This citrus-infused cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight treat or a special dessert for your loved ones. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can whip up this heavenly cake in no time!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 orange (for juice and grated peel)
- 1 egg, separated
- Vegetable cooking spray
- Flour (for dusting)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 236.5
- Fat Content: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 16.1mg
- Sodium Content: 169.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 26.1g
- Protein Content: 3.6g
Recipe Yield:
12 pieces of cake
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | Spray a 6-cup decorative or plain tube pan with vegetable cooking spray and dust with flour. Set aside. |
| 3 | In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. |
| 4 | In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, freshly squeezed orange juice, and grated orange peel. Mix well. |
| 5 | In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of granulated sugar, oil, and egg yolk until crumbs form. |
| 6 | Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. |
| 7 | In a separate medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. |
| 8 | Gradually beat in the remaining granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, until stiff peaks form. |
| 9 | Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated. |
| 10 | Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. |
| 11 | Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. |
| 12 | Once baked, place the cake on a wire rack and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. |
| 13 | Carefully turn the cake out onto the wire rack and let it cool completely. |
| 14 | Sprinkle the cooled cake with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with strips of orange peel. |
| 15 | Slice, serve, and enjoy the delightful Sunshine Orange Cake! 🍰 |
Tips:
- For a burst of citrus flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and finely grated orange peel.
- Make sure to properly sift the dry ingredients to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
- Folding the beaten egg whites into the batter gently will help maintain the cake’s airy structure.
- Dusting the pan with flour after spraying with cooking spray prevents the cake from sticking to the pan.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, even slices.
Indulge in the sunshine-filled flavors of this delectable Sunshine Orange Cake, and brighten up your day with every bite!
