Zesty Citrus Delight: Sunshine Orange Cake Recipe

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!