Description
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
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, butter, orange zest, juice, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
- Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to make a glaze.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Citrus dessert, Persian cake, Orange recipe