Description
This moist orange cake recipe is irresistibly soft, bursting with citrus flavor, and incredibly easy to make—no mixer needed! Perfect for any occasion, it’s topped with a simple orange icing that enhances its fresh, zesty taste.
Ingredients
Cake:
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Brown sugar – 90g (1/2 cup)
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Orange zest – 1-2 Tbsp
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All-purpose flour – 185g (6.5 oz)
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Baking powder – 7g
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Salt – 1g
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Eggs – 2
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Cooking oil or melted unsalted butter – 55ml
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Plain yoghurt – 45ml
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Milk – 45ml
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Orange juice – 90ml
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Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Orange Icing:
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Powdered sugar – 50g (1.7 oz)
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Orange juice – 1 Tbsp
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan or round cake tin.
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In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and orange zest to release the citrus oils.
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Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil (or butter), yoghurt, milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool before drizzling with orange icing (mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth).
Notes
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Adjust orange zest to your taste for more or less citrus intensity.
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Cake stays moist for several days; store in an airtight container.
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Can be topped with candied orange slices for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western