This moist orange cake is soft, fluffy, and packed with fresh orange flavor. I drizzle the warm cake with a simple orange sugar glaze, which soaks into the sponge and keeps every slice moist and tender. It is an easy cake for afternoon tea or dessert.
Moist Orange Drizzle Cake
This orange cake is super easy, and simple to whip up and perfect for the winter season.
I don’t recommend using store-bought orange juice, even though it's convenient. Fresh oranges give the cake the best orange flavor, and since I also use orange zest in the batter, it makes sense to use the fresh oranges.
Why This Cake Stays Moist
This orange cake stays beautifully moist because I pour the orange drizzle over the cake while it is still warm, so the fresh orange juice and sugar soak into the cake, which keeps the cake moist and full of citrus flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with fresh orange juice and zest
- Super soft, fluffy, and moist
- Easy and simple to make
- Finished with a simple orange drizzle glaze
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.
Orange Juice and Zest. I highly recommend using fresh orange juice.
How To Make Moist Orange Cake
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.
Expert Tips
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Use fresh oranges, not bottled juice, for the best flavor.
- Pour the glaze while the cake is warm to soak in.
- Let the cake cool in the tin before slicing.
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Recipe
Moist Orange Cake With Orange Drizzle Glaze
Equipment
- Springform pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
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 while warm 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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