Juicy orange cake
Description
When grating the orange, use only the outer orange layer of the peel. Avoid the white part, as it will make the cake bitter. When preparing the soaking syrup, you can use any favorite fruit liqueur, or omit the liqueur altogether—it will still taste delicious. I hope you like this idea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1) Grate the zest of one whole orange on a grater.
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Step 2
2) Squeeze the juice from 2 oranges using a special juicer or simply with a fork. You should get approximately 150 milliliters of juice.
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Step 3
3) Thoroughly mix the butter, softened to room temperature, with the sugar and orange zest.
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Step 4
4) Add the eggs to the mixture, pour in the flour mixed with baking soda, and mix very thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 5
5) Line the pie pan with parchment paper, sprinkle it lightly with flour to prevent the pie from sticking. Then place it in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 30-35 minutes.
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Step 6
6) Prepare the soaking syrup. To do this, mix orange liqueur with powdered sugar and two tablespoons of orange juice. Stir thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 7
7) Remove the cake from the oven and pour the soaking syrup over the top. Let it cool and absorb the syrup. Then transfer it onto a plate and cut into pieces. The juicy orange cake is ready!