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    Home » Dessert » Easy Orange Cake Recipe

    Published: Feb 13, 2020 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Easy Orange Cake Recipe

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    Here is another beginners cake recipe for you and your little helper. This easy orange cake recipe is moist, fluffy, delicious and packed full of citrus flavour from the fresh orange juice and zest used. This is a one-bowl-cake recipe, it is quick, simple, easy and no special skills is required in making this cake.

    This easy cake is not only perfect for afternoon tea alone, it is perfect for all occasions. You can enjoy it plain or frosted with buttercream and mascarpone as I did. A perfect dessert option for you and your loved ones this valentine.

    I bet you are probably looking for valentines or chocolate recipe on the blog at this time of the year, well I did make a fool proof no-bake easy cheesecake and chocolate mousse for you, hopefully, they would make it here before the D-day.

    In any case, I have got you with today's cake recipe and my simple cheese platter guide

    Nevertheless, this simple orange cake recipe is about to be the best you’ll ever make. I already told you I am not a baker when I shared my easy vanilla sponge cake recipe with you, but what I do ensure is to make the best out of any cake I bake. Let me show you how to do it in easy steps.

    Related post: Loving the idea of today's recipe already, you will surely love my chocolate cake recipe. It is simply the best even if I do say so myself.

    sandwiches orange cake.

    Why this simple orange cake recipe works

    Apart from my love for lemon drizzle sponge cake, this orange cake is also one of my favourites, let me share with you why I love this easy cake recipe

    • This recipe requires just one bowl and a mixer. No faffing about on this one although precision is still key here as with any baking recipe.
    • It is quick, easy and super simple which makes it a perfect recipe if you are new to baking cakes.
    • The orange juice and orange zest in this recipe breathe a life of freshness to it which gives it a million dollars taste.
    • It requires few ingredients and few baking tools. Read all about my baking tools and equipment’s in my vanilla cake recipe post.
    • This recipe can be completely vegetarian by swapping the butter for vegetable oil.
    • You are guaranteed moist and flavourful orange cake when you follow these simple steps below
    • Lastly, it is home-made and home-made is the best!

    Ingredients

    Self-raising flour sifted

    Caster sugar

    Eggs at room temperature

    Butter softened. Swap for margarine

    Fresh orange and orange zest

    Orange essence, this is completely optional as I only used it because I had it on hand.

    Baking powder

    Salt

    Baking Equipment needed

    2 x 8-inch cake pans swap for a loaf tin

    Hand mixer

    Spatula

    Timer

    Cake tester

    Mixing bowl

    Filling Suggestion for Orange Cake

    400g Vanilla buttercream

    100g Mascarpone

    1 teaspoon orange extract or zest

    overhead shot of orange cake garnished with fresh orange slices

    How to Make Easy Orange Cake (The Best Orange Cake Recipe)

    Preheat the oven at 180C/375F or 160C/320F for a fan oven.

    Grease and line cake pan and set aside

    To a large mixing bowl, add sifted self raising flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and whisk together to combine. Make a well in the middle.

    Add butter, eggs, orange essence, orange juice and orange zest, using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together on low speed until it comes together and on high speed until well combined. The whole process is less than 5 minutes.

    Divide the cake batter into the prepared cake pans

    cake batter

    Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the skewer or cake tester inserted comes out clean

    Leave the cake to completely cool for about 5 minutes and turn unto a cooling rack.

    Serve cake plain or with a frosting of choice and orange zest.

    If using the filling suggestion: add all to a bowl and whisk until combined. Use half to sandwich the cake and spread the rest on the top of the cake, garnish with thin slices of fresh orange and zest.

    Variations: to make orange drizzle cake, use 60g sugar, 60 ml orange juice and zest of one orange. Bring to boil by simmering on medium heat until sugar is completely melted.

    Poke some hole into the cake and drizzle over the orange syrup. Serve and enjoy.

    Make them into Cupcakes: this recipe would yield 12 cupcakes or more

    a slice of orange cake on a cake knife.

    Tips for Making the Best Orange Cake Ever

    • Bring all your ingredients to room temperature before you use them
    • Always use a preheated oven to bake the cake and ensure you use the correct temperature too
    • Add the egg into a bowl one at a time in case you have a bad egg so you don’t run the risk of spoiling the whole cake mix
    • Don’t have a hand mixer use a wooden spoon to incorporate the ingredients together
    • Bake the cake in the middle shelf of the oven.
    • Don’t oven the oven before 30 minutes

    Serve a slice of this easy delicious fluffy cake with a glass of cold or warm dalgona coffee. the coffee and orange flavour are perfect match your palate would love and enjoy.

    How to Store Cake

    To store this yummy moist cake, wrap in clingfilm or an airtight container before storing in the fridge so it doesn’t dry out or catch the smell in your fridge.  

    Orange cake or any other sponge cake would last up to 5 days in the fridge. You could also leave on the kitchen counter for up to 5 days. I prefer mine in the fridge, cakes are perishable and I want to be safe than sorry.

    In the freezer: make sure the cake cools down completely, cut it into desired slices and wrap individually in a clingfilm or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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    orange cake with buttercream and mascarpone frosting.

    Easy Orange Cake Recipe

    Ajoke
    Here is another beginners cake recipe for you and your little helper. This orange cake recipe is moist, fluffy, delicious and packed full of citrus flavour from the fresh orange juice and zest used. This is a one-bowl-cake recipe, it is quick, simple, easy and no special skills is required in making this cake.
    4.87 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 413 kcal

    Equipment

    • hand mixer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 250 g self-raising flour sifted
    • 220 g caster sugar
    • 3 large eggs at room temperature
    • 240 g butter softened
    • 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
    • Zest of 2 oranges
    • 1 teaspoon orange essence optional
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓ teaspoon salt just a pinch

    Filling suggestion

    • 400 g Vanilla buttercream
    • 100 g Mascarpone
    • 1 teaspoon Orange extract or zest

    Baking Equipment needed

    • 2 x 8 inch cake pans swap for loaf tin
    • Hand mixer
    • Spatula
    • Timer
    • Cake tester
    • Mixing bowl

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven at 180C/375F OR 160C/320F for a fan oven.
    • Grease and line cake pan and set aside
    • To a large mixing bowl, add sifted self-raising flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and whisk together to combine. Make a well in the middle.
    • Add butter, eggs, orange essence, orange juice and orange zest, using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together on low speed until it comes together and on high speed until well combined. The whole process is less than 5 minutes.
    • Divide the cake batter into the prepared cake pans
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the skewer or cake tester inserted comes out clean
    • Leave the cake to completely cool for about 5 minutes and turn onto a cooling rack.
    • Serve cake plain or with a frosting of choice and orange zest.

    Notes

    Tips for Making the Best Orange Cake Ever

    • Bring all your ingredients to room temperature before you use them
    • Always use the preheated oven to bake a cake and ensure you use the correct temperature too
    • Add the egg into a bowl one at a time in case you have a bad egg so you don’t run the risk of spoiling the whole cake mix
    • Don’t have a hand mixer use a wooden spoon to incorporate the ingredients together
    • Bake the cake in the middle shelf of the oven.
    • Don’t oven the oven before 30 minutes
     
    Please note that the nutritional value does not include the frosting.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 818IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    Comments

    1. anonymous says

      May 30, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe turned out really nice and fluffy. Instead of using cake tins, I turned this recipe into a sheet cake (using a normal-sized cookies tray) and it turned out really really well! Would definitely recommend this cake. It was so nice and easy to make and delicious to eat!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 04, 2022 at 8:08 am

        Thank you for the feedback and tip! I am glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Phil says

      October 02, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Can I use all purpose flour for this?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 03, 2021 at 10:07 pm

        Yes, you can, and add 2 teaspoons of baking powder, which will help give it a good rise.

        Reply
    3. EA says

      March 01, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      How many cupcakes can this make?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 02, 2021 at 10:26 am

        Between 18 to 24

        Reply
    4. isla says

      August 11, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      Do you know the conversions of these measurements in cups? Thank you, it looks delicious can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 20, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Hello Isla, check the bottom of the list of ingredients on the recipe card, there you can change from US customary to metrics for cups measurements

        Reply
    5. Maggie says

      May 21, 2020 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Made this cake for my partner’s birthday yesterday and he says it’s one of the best things I’ve ever made (and I bake a lot)...! Great, easy-to-make recipe. I added a teaspoon of vanilla to the batter and since he’s not big into frosting, I just put some dulce de leche between the two layers. Wonderful - thank you!

      Reply
    6. Kerry says

      February 14, 2020 at 2:47 am

      The short video makes baking this cake seem so easy. I will be trying it out this weekend. Thanks a lot for sharing.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 14, 2020 at 11:38 pm

        Aww, thanks so much Kerry, it is actually very easy but can't be done in one minute. lol Kindly let me know how it turns out. Regards

        Reply

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