Description

This Orange Cake is bursting with flavor from fresh oranges and features a light, fluffy texture. Perfect for gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and absolutely delightful!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups sugar
Zest from 1 navel orange
¾ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
¼ tsp vanilla

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9” cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine sugar and orange zest; rub them together until fragrant. Add softened butter and beat until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in eggs, milk, orange juice, applesauce, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir gently until the flour is fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together orange juice and vanilla, then incorporate powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and smooth it out. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a lighter cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
This cake can be served as a dessert or with tea for a delightful afternoon treat.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg