Description
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Delicious Summer Orange Cake! This moist, fluffy cake is infused with fresh orange juice and zest, creating a vibrant flavor perfect for summer gatherings. Topped with a zesty glaze, it’s not just a treat; it’s a delightful memory-maker that transports you to sunny afternoons. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake will be the highlight of any event or simply enjoyed during a quiet moment with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in fresh orange juice and zest.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg