Orange Cake Recipe
A moist and flavorful orange cake recipe, perfect for any occasion. This recipe uses fresh oranges for a vibrant citrus taste.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup orange zest finely grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice. You can also add a glaze or frosting to the cake once it has cooled.