Best orange cake |Amazing Orange Cake Recipe

Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled journey with this everyday orange cake recipe . So, grab your apron and let's dive into the recipe where every bite gets better over time, leaving you craving for more of this fun and  citrusy orangey bliss!

Ingredients   

96 g all purpose flour

150 g powdered sugar

110g  cup unsalted butter, softened

2 eggs

3 to 4  tablespoon fresh orange juice

2 tablespoon orange zest 

1/4 tsp vanilla essence 

Pinch of salt 

Glaze( optional)

½ cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoon orange juice

1 teaspoon orange zest

Method 

 1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a rectangle  baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.

2.In a large bowl,  add the butter and eggs and use a hand mixer at medium speed  beat  for a couple of minutes. 

3. Add the powdered  sugar and  cream togther until light and fluffy.

4. Now add the orange juice and vanilla essence and mix again. 

5. Now  sift in the all purpose flour and add the orange zest.Beat the mixture until well combined and a smooth batter forms. 

6.Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25  to 35 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8.While its  baking, prepare the orange glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, orange juice, and grated orange zest in a small bowl until smooth( this glaze can be skipped , the cake without the  glaze is delish as well).

9.Once the  cake are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the baking dish for a few minutes.

Pierce the cake with a fork prior to glazing for better absorption. Drizzle the prepared orange glaze over the cooled cake allowing it to set for a few minutes.

Cut into squares and serve.