Orange Cake

Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for a delicious orange cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• Orange zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

1. Add Eggs:
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • Mix in the yogurt or sour cream, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

1. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Cool:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Orange Glaze:

1. Make Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until you have a smooth glaze.
2. Glaze the Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top. You can use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly.
3. Garnish (Optional):
   • Garnish with additional orange zest if desired.
4. Slice and Serve:
   • Once the glaze has set, slice the orange cake and serve. Enjoy!