Description

This orange cake is a delightful treat, packed with fresh orange flavor and a sweet glaze. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion, making it the ideal homemade dessert to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups sugar
Zest from 1 navel orange
¾ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
¼ tsp vanilla

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9” cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest, rubbing them together until fragrant. Add the softened butter and beat until fluffy for about 1-2 minutes.
In the same bowl, mix in the eggs, milk, orange juice, applesauce, and vanilla until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring just until the flour disappears. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.
To make the glaze, whisk together the orange juice and vanilla, then incorporate the powdered sugar until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and smooth it out. Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened for optimal mixing.
For a sweeter cake, increase the amount of powdered sugar in the glaze.
Storing the cake in an airtight container will keep it fresh longer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 300
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg