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birthday Orange cakes

Birthday Orange Cake

This birthday orange cake is a perfect combination of soft, moist texture and the refreshing flavor of oranges, making it an ideal choice for your next celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Equipment

  • Cake Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients alternately with orange juice.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be topped with a simple glaze or frosting made from orange juice and powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
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