Orange Cake

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add sugar to a bowl.
  2. 2Add sugar to a bowl.
  3. 3Add sugar to a bowl.
  4. 4Grate orange zest into the bowl with sugar.
  5. 5Grate orange zest into the bowl with sugar.
  6. 6Grate orange zest into the bowl with sugar.
  7. 7Rub the orange zest and sugar together with your fingers until the sugar changes color and becomes fragrant.
  8. 8Rub the orange zest and sugar together with your fingers until the sugar changes color and becomes fragrant.
  9. 9Rub the orange zest and sugar together with your fingers until the sugar changes color and becomes fragrant.
  10. 10Add 2 eggs to the sugar and orange zest mixture.
  11. 11Add 2 eggs to the sugar and orange zest mixture.
  12. 12Add 2 eggs to the sugar and orange zest mixture.
  13. 13Whisk the mixture until pale in color.
  14. 14Whisk the mixture until pale in color.
  15. 15Whisk the mixture until pale in color.
  16. 16Add melted butter to the mixture.
  17. 17Add melted butter to the mixture.
  18. 18Add melted butter to the mixture.
  19. 19Add plain yogurt to the mixture.
  20. 20Add plain yogurt to the mixture.
  21. 21Add plain yogurt to the mixture.
  22. 22Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
  23. 23Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
  24. 24Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
  25. 25Add flour to the mixture.
  26. 26Add flour to the mixture.
  27. 27Add flour to the mixture.
  28. 28Fold the flour into the batter until just combined.
  29. 29Fold the flour into the batter until just combined.
  30. 30Fold the flour into the batter until just combined.
  31. 31Pour the cake batter into a loaf pan lined with baking paper.
  32. 32Pour the cake batter into a loaf pan lined with baking paper.
  33. 33Pour the cake batter into a loaf pan lined with baking paper.
  34. 34Bake at 170C for about 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  35. 35Bake at 170C for about 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  36. 36Bake at 170C for about 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  37. 37Remove the cake from the oven and pour orange sugar syrup over it while still warm.
  38. 38Remove the cake from the oven and pour orange sugar syrup over it while still warm.
  39. 39Remove the cake from the oven and pour orange sugar syrup over it while still warm.
  40. 40Transfer the cake to a wooden board and remove the baking paper.
  41. 41Transfer the cake to a wooden board and remove the baking paper.
  42. 42Transfer the cake to a wooden board and remove the baking paper.
  43. 43Pour orange icing over the cooled cake.
  44. 44Pour orange icing over the cooled cake.
  45. 45Pour orange icing over the cooled cake.
  46. 46Decorate the cake with orange slices.
  47. 47Decorate the cake with orange slices.
  48. 48Decorate the cake with orange slices.
  49. 49Garnish with orange zest.
  50. 50Garnish with orange zest.
  51. 51Garnish with orange zest.
  52. 52Slice the cake.
  53. 53Slice the cake.
  54. 54Slice the cake.
  55. 55Serve and enjoy.
  56. 56Serve and enjoy.
  57. 57Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp orange zest
  • 1.5 tbsp orange zest
  • 1.5 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tbsp Fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp Plain Yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Plain Yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Plain Yogurt
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 50 g icing sugar
  • 50 g icing sugar
  • 50 g icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 1.5 tbsp orange juice
  • 1.5 tbsp orange juice
  • 1.5 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Don't over mix or the cake will be dense.
  • Pour the orange sugar syrup on the cake as soon as you take it out of the oven.
  • Let it cool for 15-20 mins then take it out.
  • Pour the icing once the cake is completely cooled down.
  • Adjust icing acc to taste.
  • For the icing, whisk everything together until a smooth thick glaze is formed.
  • For the orange sugar syrup, in a pot add the sugar and orange juice and mix on low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Preheat your oven to 170C