Soft and Fluffy Orange Cake
A simple, tender orange cake brightened with fresh citrus juice and zest, perfect for any afternoon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 ml fresh orange juice
- 1 egg
- 100 g melted butter
- 150 g granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder
- Powdered sugar, for topping
- Thin fresh orange slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a round cake pan.
- Pour the orange juice into a mixing bowl, then add the egg.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, and orange zest.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder.
- Gently fold with a silicone spatula until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes, until golden and fully risen.
- Let the cake cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Garnish with thin orange slices, cut a slice, and reveal the soft, fluffy crumb.
Notes
- Bring your egg to room temperature so it emulsifies smoothly with the melted butter and juice.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together to avoid bitter pockets of leavening.
- Fold gently once the dry ingredients meet the wet; a light hand preserves the airy texture.
- Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; it should emerge clean and dry.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this develops gluten and creates a tough, rubbery crumb.
- Do not skip the zest; the juice provides moisture, but the zest carries the intense aromatic oils that define the flavor.
- Wait until the cake is completely cool before slicing to prevent the delicate crumb from compressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
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