Description
Delight in the sunny flavors of summer with this Delicious Summer Orange Cake Recipe. This moist, fluffy cake is infused with fresh orange juice and zest, creating a refreshing burst of citrus in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home, this cake is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it plain, topped with whipped cream, or drizzled with a light glaze for that extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg