I’ve baked tons of citrus cakes over the years, but this orange drizzle cake is hands down my favorite! It’s incredibly soft, fluffy, moist and topped with a delicious orange glaze. Seriously, SO GOOD!
Orange Drizzle Cake
This orange cake is stable in my house, especially in the winter season and my kids LOVE it.
It is super easy, and simple to whip up and perfect for afternoon tea!
I like to use fresh oranges to make this cake! Fresh orange juice and zest add a natural citrus flavor that no one can achieve using store-bought orange juice.
What's in This Recipe?
"See the recipe card below for more information about the ingredients and quantities."
Butter. I use unsalted butter at room temperature.
Caster Sugar. It dissolves quickly.
Eggs. I use 3 large eggs at room temperature.
Self Raising Flour. Since I am aiming for a fluffy and light texture, this flour is a perfect choice.
Tip: You may use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising flour. However, you will have to add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to assist the flour in turning this cake lighter and airier.
Fresh Orange Juice and Zest. I use fresh oranges in making this cake. The orange zest gives the cake batter a citrusy taste, and the juice makes a delicious orange glaze.
Step By Step Instructions
One: Preheat the oven to 170 C/ 340 F and line a 20 cm cake tin with parchment paper.
Two: In a large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and eggs together until fully combined. Stir in flour, baking soda and orange zest.
Three: Scoop the batter into the cake tin and bake for 45-55 minutes.
Four: Make the orange glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and orange juice.
Five: Once the cake is out of the oven drizzle it with the orange drizzle and leave to cool in the tin for 1-2 hours and then cut and serve.
Tip: I like to pour the orange glaze over the cake while it is still warm to ensure it soaks properly.
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Recipe
Orange Drizzle Cake
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoon orange zest
For the orange glaze
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ½ cup caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170 C/ 340 F and line a 20 cm cake tin with baking paper.
- In a bowl, mix butter, sugar and eggs together until fully combined.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup caster sugar, 3 large eggs
- Stir in flour, baking soda and orange zest.2 cups self-raising flour, 2 tablespoon orange zest
- Scoop the batter into the cake tin and bake for 45-55 minutes. Allow it to cool.
Make the orange glaze
- In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and orange juice, then pour over the cake and leave to cool in the tin for 2-3 hours and then cut and serve.¼ cup orange juice, ½ cup caster sugar
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