Description

This Orange Cake offers an irresistible citrus flavor, made with fresh orange juice, butter, and a lovely glaze. It’s perfect for gatherings and a simple way to treat your family to a homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups sugar
Zest from 1 navel orange
¾ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
¼ tsp vanilla

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9” cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest, rubbing them together until fragrant. Add the softened butter and beat until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the eggs, milk, orange juice, applesauce, and vanilla to the bowl and mix until combined.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, gently stirring just until the flour is incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before adding the glaze.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together the orange juice and vanilla, then add the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and smooth it out. Allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Feel free to add extra orange zest to enhance the flavor of the cake.
This cake can be made a day ahead and kept in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg