Orange Cake Recipe
Indulge in our moist and zesty Orange Cake, bursting with fresh citrus flavor and topped with a light orange glaze.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
