Juicy orange cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's a very affordable and easy baking option for the whole family. Moist orange cake made at home is not only delicious but also wonderfully aromatic. The citrus note is a perfect complement to the tender crumb. Try making this little cake—you won't regret it. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Working with the dough is quite simple: in a deep bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until smooth. The mixture should lighten in color.
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Step 2
2. Separately, lightly beat the eggs with a pinch of salt using a fork. Add the eggs to the sugar and mix well. Optionally, you can add vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon, for example.
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Step 3
3. Wash the oranges thoroughly and dry them slightly. Grate the zest from one orange (using the finest grater) and add it to the dough. For a more intense aroma, you can also add lemon zest.
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Step 4
4. Squeeze the juice from the oranges and pour it into a bowl. Gradually add the flour sifted with baking powder, mixing to form the batter. It should not be too thick.
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Step 5
5. Grease the baking dish with butter (or line it with parchment paper). Place the dough inside, smooth it out, and put the dish into a preheated oven at 170-180 degrees.
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Step 6
6. Bake the moist orange cake at home for about 40 minutes. Check for doneness with a matchstick or toothpick.
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Step 7
7. Mix about 50 milliliters of juice with powdered sugar. Add a little oil and stir well.
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Step 8
8. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, then let it sit for about 1 hour. Here's a simple yet very successful way to make a moist orange cake.