Orange cake

This orange cake is fluffy and tender with fresh orange juice and zest in every bite. Finished with a light orange glaze, it’s simple, elegant, and full of sunny flavor.

⏱ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Bake Time: 40–45 minutes

• Cooling Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes

• Servings: 8–10 slices

🧾 Ingredients

Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 3 large eggs

• ¾ cup fresh orange juice

• Zest of 1 large orange

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Orange Glaze (Optional)

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease and line an 8-inch round or loaf pan.

2. Dry Ingredients
   Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Wet Ingredients
   Beat sugar, oil, and eggs until light.
   Mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla.

4. Combine
   Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
   Mix just until smooth—do not overmix.

5. Bake
   Pour batter into pan.
   Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Glaze (Optional)
   Mix powdered sugar and orange juice.
   Drizzle over warm cake.

7. Serve
   Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Moist and fluffy crumb
✔ Fresh, natural orange flavor
✔ Light citrus sweetness
✔ Perfect with tea or coffee

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra orange punch: Add 1 tbsp orange marmalade to batter

• Yogurt version: Replace ¼ cup juice with yogurt for softness

• Chocolate orange: Add chocolate chips

• Bundt cake: Bake 50–55 minutes

• Dairy-free: Use oil instead of butter

📊 Nutrition (Approx. per slice)

• Calories: 280

• Fat: 14g

• Carbs: 35g

• Protein: 5g