Orange Cake

Name: Orange Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 200 g of flour; 150 g of sugar; 3 eggs; 100 ml of orange juice; zest of orange; 100 ml of vegetable oil; 1 packet of baking powder; powdered sugar (for decoration)

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This moist cake is flavored with orange juice. 🍊 Its texture is tender and damp. The zest in the batter brings the fragrance.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Rest: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.17

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €7.00

Equipment

Whisk
Spatula
Bowlmixer
Oven
Cake pan24 cm in diameter
Citrus juicer
Zester

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

Prepare the pan: butter and lightly flour it so the cake doesn't stick.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes foamy and light.
Add the oil and mix well.
Stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
Add the sifted flour and baking powder, then mix until you have a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for , or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for before unmolding.
Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with orange slices before serving.

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Goes well with

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To drink

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein5 g6%
Carbs45 g58%
Fat12 g35%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more intense flavor, add a tablespoon of orange liqueur to the batter! 🍊✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, whole or in slices, for up to 3 months wrapped in plastic wrap and then in a freezer container or bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Ideally, make it the day before. The flavors develop and the texture improves. Store as directed.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

No reheating needed, eat at room temperature. Can be warmed very slightly (30-60 sec in the microwave at low power) if desired.

Variations

Soak the warm cake in an orange syrup.
Add chocolate chips or a pinch of vanilla.
Decorate with fresh orange slices before serving.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to butter and flour the pan: the cake sticks.
Not sifting the flour: sift it with the baking powder before folding it in.
Unmolding right away: let it cool 10 minutes in the pan.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a moist orange cake?

Beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is foamy, add the oil, orange juice and zest, then the flour sifted with the baking powder. Bake 35 minutes at 180°C.

How do you flavor an orange cake?

The flavor comes from the orange zest mixed into the batter with 100 ml of orange juice. The zest provides the aroma, while the juice adds moisture and fruit flavor.

How do you know when an orange cake is done?

After 35 minutes at 180°C, insert a toothpick in the center: it should come out clean. Then let the cake cool 10 minutes in the pan before unmolding.

How do you decorate an orange cake?

Dust the unmolded cake with powdered sugar and decorate it with orange slices before serving. This decoration highlights the cake's citrus aroma.