If you love citrus desserts, this Fluffy and Moist Orange Cake is your new go‑to for birthdays, teatime, or cozy family moments. The cake is soft as a cloud, deeply fragrant with fresh orange, and melts in your mouth with every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Orange Cake
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Bright, natural orange flavor. Freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly grated zest infuse the cake with a genuine citrus aroma and taste — no artificial flavor needed. This gives a fresh, lively flavor that’s vibrant and refreshing rather than heavy or cloying. Olives + Thyme+2Rich And Delish+2
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Soft, fluffy, and moist crumb. Thanks to a balanced mix of wet and dry ingredients, plus oil (or a moistening agent like yogurt/Greek yogurt), the texture stays tender and airy — not dense or dry. Modern Honey+2Apple Cake Annie+2
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Versatility. You can serve it plain for a simple tea‑time treat, add a light glaze for extra sweetness, or build layers with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream — great for celebrations or everyday desserts. My Cake School+2Olives + Thyme+2
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Works in different shapes. Whether you bake it in a round cake tin, a bundt pan, or even a loaf pan, this cake adapts beautifully and remains moist and flavorful. Munaty Cooking+2Apple Cake Annie+2
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for a typical round cake (about 8–9 inch / 20–23 cm tin), yielding roughly 10–12 slices:
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2½ cups (≈ 300 g) all‑purpose flour Olives + Thyme+2Modern Honey+2
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2 teaspoons baking powder Olives + Thyme+2Cleobuttera+2
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¼ teaspoon salt Olives + Thyme+2The Big Sweet Tooth+2
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1½ cups (≈ 300 g) granulated sugar Olives + Thyme+2Rich And Delish+2
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Zest of 3–4 medium oranges (about 3 tbsp zest) Olives + Thyme+2The Mediterranean Dish+2
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4 large eggs, at room temperature Olives + Thyme+2Pretty. Simple. Sweet.+2
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1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (ideally from the oranges you zested) Olives + Thyme+2Preppy Kitchen+2
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1 cup (240 ml) neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, canola, or mild olive oil) — for extra moistness and tender crumb. Olives + Thyme+2Modern Honey+2
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for depth and balance) Olives + Thyme+2Preppy Kitchen+2
Optional — for glazing or frosting:
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1 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
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Some extra fresh orange juice to make a simple orange glaze
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Extra orange zest for garnish
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