Description
Zesty Persian Orange Cake is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of sun-kissed oranges in every bite. This cake’s moist texture and zesty flavor make it an ideal choice for celebrations, brunch gatherings, or a delightful afternoon snack. By using fresh oranges and simple ingredients, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows home bakers of all skill levels to create something truly special. The addition of a sweet orange glaze elevates this cake into a showstopper that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup almond milk (for dairy-free option)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients while alternating with almond milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg