Orange Butter Cake is a moist and flavorful cake that is rich in butter and has a delightful orange flavor. It’s typically made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and fresh orange juice and zest, which give it that wonderful citrus taste.
Here’s a brief overview of the key components:
- Butter: The base of the cake, providing richness and moisture.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cake and helps with the texture.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and add structure.
- Flour: The main dry ingredient that forms the cake’s structure.
- Orange Juice and Zest: These add the signature orange flavor and aroma.
The cake is often baked until golden brown and can be served plain or with a glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice for extra sweetness. It’s perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert!
Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for Orange Butter Cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: If you want to add a glaze, mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice until smooth and drizzle it over the cooled cake.
Enjoy your delicious Orange Butter Cake!