Orange Delight Cake is a flavorful dessert that combines the citrusy goodness of oranges with a moist and fluffy cake base. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
For the orange glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the orange zest gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more juice if needed.
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Orange Delight Cake!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding orange slices as a garnish or incorporating orange-flavored whipped cream for extra citrusy goodness.
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