Description
This Orange Cake is a flavor-packed delight made with fresh oranges that provides a unique twist. Its simple preparation makes it perfect for gatherings, offering a refreshing sweetness in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large seedless oranges, preferably organic
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper, both bottom and sides, then set aside.
- Cut the oranges into small pieces and remove seeds. Place them in a food processor including the peel, and blend until smooth. If the pith is thick or bitter, consider peeling the oranges and trimming some pith before adding the peel back.
- In the food processor, add the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Process until the mixture is smooth. Then, mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt; some butter flecks are acceptable.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 50 minutes until it’s golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, combine orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- After baking, brush the warm cake with the orange glaze, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing for serving.
Notes
Ensure the oranges used are seedless for ease.
Allow the cake to cool completely before dusting it with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg