Description
This Zesty Persian Orange Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the citrusy flavors of oranges with a hint of vanilla. The cake is moist and tender, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 200g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 120g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 100ml whole milk
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional)
Glaze:
- 150g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a tablespoon of orange blossom water to the cake batter.
- You can garnish the cake with orange slices or zest for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg