Incredibly light, fluffy, and moist sponge cake flavored with orange syrup, this Orange Drizzle Cake is indeed a delightful citrus treat worth trying.
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Orange Drizzle Cake
I like how convenient and easy it is to make this cake; it's super simple to whip up and requires only a few pantry staples.
If you are fond of citrus cakes, this easy orange cake will be your new favourite, especially in the citrus season. Plus, it is a delightful treat for kids!
Orange icing soaks into the cake for a delicious finish, elevating the classic taste of this cake recipe. Delicious, tender, and scrumptious best describe this cake.
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. I like to use caster sugar in baking because it dissolves quickly. However, granulated sugar also works fine.
Eggs. I use 3 large eggs.
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.ย I use fresh oranges in making this cake. The orange zest gives the cake batter a citrusy taste, and the juice makes the orange drizzle syrup
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. Allow to cool.
Make the orange drizzle
Four: 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.
Recipe Variations
- You can make orange drizzle loaf cake if you bake the batter in a 2lb loaf pan.
- You may sprinkle some icing sugar on top of the cake instead of orange glaze. You can also top your cake with fresh orange slices.
Storage
To Store: I refrigerate this cake for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
To Freeze:ย I Put the cake slices in a ziplock before freezing for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge when planning to serve again.
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Recipe
Orange Drizzle Cake
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoon orange zest
For the orange drizzle
- ยผ cup orange juice
- ยฝ 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.ยฝ 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 drizzle
- 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.ยผ cup orange juice, ยฝ cup caster sugar
Luna
Perfect for breakfast in winter, loaded with vitamin C ๐
Molly
So soft and moist; my son loved it so much.