Moist Orange Cake Recipe
Here's a delicious, easy, and moist orange cake recipe that's perfect for any occasion! This recipe yields a fluffy, citrusy cake or can be used to make wonderfully moist cupcakes, just double the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ cups flour
- 1½ tsps baking powder
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sauce:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar (or adjust based on the sweetness of the orange juice)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp corn flour (Mazeina (optional, for a thicker sauce if desired for dessert)
- 500 ml orange juice
Instructions
Prep the Oven:
- Preheat to 350℉/180℃
Method Cake:
- Heat milk and butter together, then add vanilla extract and set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, then fold in the milk mixture carefully.
Bake:
- For Cake: Pour batter into a prepared baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and edges pull away slightly from the pan.
- For Cupcakes: Line a cupcake pan and fill each liner halfway. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the cake or cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Sauce:
- Bring water to a boil, then add sugar and butter. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Optional Thickening:
- If using Mazeina, add and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Add to Cake:
- Spoon the warm sauce over the cake to moisten it while it is still warm.
Glaze (Optional)
- In a small bowl, whisk the sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the slightly cooled cake or cupcakes, then sprinkle orange zest on top for extra flavour