The Ultimate Moist Orange Cake, slice of sunshine.
Whether you are looking for a simple afternoon treat or a stunning dessert for a celebration, this homemade ORANGE CAKE is guaranteed to please.
There is nothing quite like the aroma of a freshly baked orange cake filling your kitchen. If you are looking for the perfect dessert to brighten up a gloomy day, this easy orange cake recipe is the answer.
This ORANGE CAKE is incredibly moist, tender, and packed with a vibrant citrus flavor from fresh oranges.
This cake is not overly sweet, allowing the oranges’ flavor to shine even more.
We fell in love with the orange flavor while ordering Orange muffins at Busch Gardens many years ago. I was trying to develop the perfect recipe for it. Unfortunately, commercial desserts contain too much sugar, which detracts from the very fresh, citrusy taste of this amazing Orange Cake.
- Intense Citrus Flavor: We use both flesh and zest for maximum flavor.
- Super Moist Texture: yogurt and oil ensure a soft, tender crumb that lasts for days.
- Beginner-Friendly: This is a simple, one-bowl method, no complicated techniques required.
- Versatile: perfect for tea time, birthdays, or just dusted with powdered sugar.
- Make ahead: this orange cake recipe is easy to prepare in advance, making it ideal for busy bakers or last-minute gatherings.
Using whole oranges gives the cake a strong, fresh orange flavor, but leaving too much of the white pith can make it bitter. Trimming most of it before blending for the cake moist, tender, and bright.
- Use 2 sweet, seedless oranges (navel, Cara Cara, or Valencia all work well).
- You’ll need a food processor or blender to fully break down the orange and create a smooth, even batter.
- Don’t overmix your batter
- Use oil or butter, your preference
- Beat your eggs well for a light and fluffy result
- Zest 2 oranges. Peel and remove most of the white pitch. Use a food processor or blender to fully break down the orange and create a smooth, even batter.
- Beat eggs and sugar together.
- Slowly add yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Add the dry ingredients.
- Blend gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf or Bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 45-50 minutes.
INGREDIENTS FOR ORANGE CAKE
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 5.3oz (150 g) full-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- zest of 2 oranges
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- dash of salt
This easy-to-make ORANGE CAKE is tender, moist, light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh orange flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Enjoy a slice of sunshine with this amazing orange cake! If you try this recipe, don’t forget to comment below!
The Ultimate Moist Orange Cake
Yield: 9-inch cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
If you are looking for the perfect dessert to brighten up a gloomy day, this easy orange cake recipe is the answer. It is incredibly moist, tender, and packed with a vibrant citrus flavor from fresh oranges.
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 5.3oz (150 g) full-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- zest of 2 oranges
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Zest 2 oranges. Peel and remove most of the white pitch. Use a food processor or blender to fully break down the orange and create a smooth, even batter.
- Beat eggs and sugar together.
- Slowly add yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Add the dry ingredients.
- Blend gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf or Bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy it plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 384Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 2gSugar: 29gProtein: 7g
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