Description
A soft and moist orange cake infused with fresh orange juice and zest, topped with light whipped cream for a refreshing and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Extra orange zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in orange juice and zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before removing from pan.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over cooled cake and garnish with orange zest.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft.
- Add vanilla extract for extra depth.
- Store in refrigerator due to cream topping.
- Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
