Orange cake Credits unknown @homemade_addict2 2 cups flour – 1 cup sugar – 4 tablespoons vegetable oil – 1 1/4 cups orange juice or the zest of oranges mixed with juice – 3 eggs – 1 teaspoon baking powder Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). 2. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or oil and dust it with a little flour. 3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and creamy in texture. 4. Add the vegetable oil and orange juice, then mix well. 5. In another bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. 6. Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture, gently folding until the ingredients are well combined. 7. Pour the batter into the cake pan. 8. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 9. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting and serving. Good Tips for a Successful Orange Cake: – For a delicate orange cake, use well-sifted flour. – Enhance the orange flavor by adding a little orange zest to the cake batter. – If you prefer a light orange cake, you can add half a cup of water to the cake batter. – To use fresh orange juice, squeeze 4 medium-sized oranges. – If you don’t have orange zest, you can replace it with a tablespoon of grated orange peel. – For a robust orange flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract to the egg and sugar mixture. – You can decorate the cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or orange slices.
