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Fluffy Orange Cake

A light and tender homemade orange cake bursting with refreshing natural orange flavor, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.

50 min 4 servings 365 cal/serving Easy 6 views
Fluffy Orange Cake

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Oven and Pan
    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a small 18-20 cm cake pan with oil and dust it lightly with flour.
  2. Beating the Eggs and Sugar
    In a deep bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer for 3 minutes until the mixture turns pale and fluffy. · 3 min
  3. Adding the Liquids
    Add the vegetable oil, orange juice, and orange zest to the bowl, then beat on low speed until combined.
  4. Incorporating Dry Ingredients
    Sift the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt together. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, gently folding with a spatula until the flour disappears completely.
  5. Baking
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until baked and golden-brown around the edges. Test for doneness with a wooden skewer. · 35 min
  6. Cooling and Serving
    Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. · 10 min

Nutrition / serving

365
cal
5.1
protein g
48.5
carbs g
17.2
fat g

Chef's tips

Avoid grating the white pith of the orange peel to prevent bitterness in the cake, and be sure not to open the oven door during the first 25 minutes of baking.