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Orange Cake

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A light, fluffy, and citrusy orange cake made with fresh orange juice and zest, perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/4 cup sour cream or yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add orange juice, zest, milk, oil, vanilla, and optional sour cream to the egg mixture and stir.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Optional glaze: mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tbsp orange juice and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Fresh orange juice and zest give the best flavor.
  • Optional yogurt or sour cream makes the cake extra moist.
  • Adjust glaze consistency with more or less juice.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to a month.

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