This orange cake is rich, fragrant, and incredibly moist. The hint of citrus, combined with a sweet glaze and candied orange slices, makes it a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour (sifted)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 2 ½ cups sugar (white)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp orange zest
For Decoration:
- 4 orange slices
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup orange juice
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp orange juice
Instructions:
Preparing the Cake:
- Grease and flour two cake pans. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Sift the flour and mix it with the baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and orange zest while continuing to mix at high speed.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, and mix on low speed until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Making Candied Orange Slices:
- In a saucepan, bring the orange juice, water, and sugar to a boil.
- Add the orange slices and let them simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Preparing the Glaze:
- Mix the powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake.
Final Touch:
- Decorate with the candied orange slices and enjoy! 🍊✨
This cake is a citrusy delight that melts in your mouth—perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! ☕