Indulge your taste buds with this delightful orange cake that combines the perfect balance of moistness and citrusy zest. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you savoring every bite of this delectable treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh orange juice and orange zest until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing and serving.
Tips and Quick Process:
- For an extra burst of citrus flavor, you can add more orange zest to both the cake batter and the glaze.
- Make sure to use fresh orange juice for the best taste.
- To speed up the cooling process, place the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before glazing.
- Serve slices of this orange cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
