Orange Cake

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for making an orange cake:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
• Zest of 2 oranges

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the orange zest until evenly distributed in the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the orange glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough fresh orange juice to achieve a pourable consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
11. Once the glaze has set, slice and enjoy your delicious homemade orange cake!

Feel free to get creative and add additional orange zest or even some orange extract for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Enjoy your baking!