Here’s a Quick & Easy Orange Cake Recipe 🍊 – soft, moist, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for tea-time, parties, or when you want something sweet without too much effort!
🍊 Quick & Easy Orange Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter (softened) or ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest (about 2 oranges)
- ½ cup (120 g) plain yogurt or sour cream (for extra moisture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze (optional but highly recommended):
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5 inch) or round cake pan.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat butter (or oil) and sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and yogurt/sour cream.
Step 4: Combine
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
- Batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes (loaf pan may take closer to 45 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Add Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
- Once cake is slightly cooled, drizzle glaze on top.
🌟 Tips
- For an extra citrus punch, poke small holes in the warm cake with a toothpick and drizzle some fresh orange juice before adding glaze.
- Can also be baked as cupcakes (15–18 minutes baking time).
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Would you like me to also write a fluffy orange cream cheese frosting version for this cake to make it more festive?
