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🍊 Moist Orange Butter Cake

A bright, buttery, and incredibly soft orange cake made with fresh orange juice and zest. It’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert, with a tender crumb and fresh citrus flavor in every bite.

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or plain yogurt

Optional Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

🍊 Instructions

1. Prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and line an 8 or 9-inch (20–23 cm) round cake pan.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

Set aside.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl:

  • Beat the eggs and sugar for 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the melted butter and vegetable oil.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the orange zest and fresh orange juice.
  • Add the milk (or yogurt).

4. Combine

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍯 Optional Orange Glaze

Whisk together:

  • Powdered sugar
  • Orange juice
  • Orange zest

Drizzle over the cooled cake for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

💡 Tips

  • Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Room-temperature ingredients help create a lighter, fluffier cake.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

🍰 Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • ☕ Coffee
  • 🍵 Tea
  • 🍦 Vanilla ice cream
  • 🍓 Fresh berries
  • 🍊 Extra orange slices for garnish

Enjoy your soft, fragrant, homemade Orange Butter Cake! 🍊✨

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