For a deeper orange flavor, try using blood oranges or adding a few drops of orange extract. Make sure your butter is melted but not hot to avoid cooking the eggs when mixing. Feel free to experiment with other citrus fruits like lemons, limes, or grapefruits for a unique twist.
Orange Drizzle Cake
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS15
Sun-kissed citrus dances in this simple, yet sublime, one-bowl cake. A burst of orange invigorates every crumb, creating a moist and unforgettable treat. Effortlessly elegant, this cake is destined to disappear in a flash, leaving behind only the sweet memory of citrus sunshine.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol110 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium395 mg
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Sugar30 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, sugar, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and baking powder. Mix with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and light in color. (5 minutes)
03
StepPour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (40 minutes)
04
StepRemove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack with a tray underneath to catch the drizzle. (5 minutes)
05
StepWhile the cake is cooling, prepare the orange drizzle by whisking together ½ cup superfine sugar and ¼ cup orange juice in a small bowl. (2 minutes)
06
StepEvenly pour the orange drizzle over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. (60 minutes)
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Arlene Willms
Jun 26, 2025The drizzle is the perfect finishing touch. My family devoured this cake in one sitting!
America Hermiston
Jun 15, 2025This cake is so easy to make and tastes incredible! The orange flavor is perfectly balanced.
Hayley Boyle
May 13, 2025I substituted lemon for orange and it was just as delicious! A great recipe for using up citrus.