The orange cake is a delicious dessert with a citric and aromatic flavor. Its texture is spongy and its color vibrant, thanks to the use of orange juice and zest in the recipe. It is a perfect option to enjoy as a snack or as an accompaniment on special occasions.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups (250 g) of wheat flour
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) of freshly squeezed orange juice
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
Make sure you have all the ingredients ready and the oven preheated to the right temperature for a delicious and well-cooked orange cake.
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan with a little oil or butter, and sprinkle with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps aerate the dry ingredients and remove any clumps.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly foamy.
- Add the oil, orange juice and orange zest to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix well until all the liquid ingredients are incorporated.
- Little by little, add the sieved dry ingredients to the liquid mixture, stirring gently until a homogeneous mass is formed. Don’t over mix, just enough to combine the ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and dry.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, unmold the cake and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. Ready! Now you have a delicious orange cake to enjoy. You can decorate it with dusted icing sugar or even make an orange glaze to further enhance the flavor. Enjoy!
