Orange Cake

This orange cake is soft, fragrant, and naturally uplifting. Fresh orange zest infuses every bite with citrus aroma, while the crumb stays tender and moist. It’s simple, cheerful baking perfect with coffee, tea, or as a light dessert.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with sunshine.

Olivia

Orange Cake

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Orange cake with fresh orange zest baked soft and citrusy. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for light, homemade desserts.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 343

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup sugar
• Zest of 2 fresh oranges
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• ¾ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk sugar and orange zest until fragrant.
4. Add eggs, oil (or butter), orange juice, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Do not overmix for a tender crumb

Add a light orange glaze if desired

Keeps well covered for up to 3 days

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