Description
A light and fluffy cake infused with vibrant orange flavor, drizzled with a sweet orange syrup for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and one cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in one cup of orange juice and the zest of one orange until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the orange syrup by combining one cup of sugar, half a cup of orange juice, and one teaspoon of vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly.
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Poke holes into the top with a skewer and pour the warm syrup over, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg