Easy Orange Cake Recipe
This bright, tender orange cake bursts with fresh citrus flavor and a simple zesty glaze. Perfect for coffee breaks or easy entertaining.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.05 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.05 cup granulated sugar
- 2.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 0.48 cup neutral oil such as canola or light olive oil
- 0.8 cup fresh orange juice
- 1.5 tbsp orange zest finely grated
- 0.46 cup plain yogurt full-fat or Greek
- 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.2 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
- 3 tbsp orange juice for the glaze
- 0.5 tsp orange zest for the glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in oil, yogurt, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
- Stir in half the dry ingredients, then add the orange juice. Finish with remaining dry mix; do not overmix.
- Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake until golden and a tester comes out clean, 38–42 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out to a rack to cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle glaze over the warm cake. Let set 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Try swapping half the orange juice with lemon for a tangier glaze, or add a pinch of ground cardamom to the batter. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days; warm slices briefly for best texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Orange Cake Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.