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Zesty Persian Orange Cake

This Zesty Persian Orange Cake is a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor. Moist and fragrant, it’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 200g sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 120g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large oranges (zest and juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 100ml whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional)

Glaze:

  • 150g powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, butter, orange zest, juice, vanilla extract, and milk.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
  6. Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to make a glaze.
  7. Glaze cake: Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Notes

  • For extra orange flavor, add orange blossom water to the cake batter.
  • You can decorate the cake with orange slices or zest for a beautiful presentation.

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Keywords: Citrus dessert, Persian cake, Orange recipe