Basic Orange Cake with Fresh Orange Peel
Orange cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and were especially popular in medieval Europe as a luxury dessert.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Basic Orange Cake with Fresh Orange Peel
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice.
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Stir in the orange zest and milk until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
