Fluffy and Moist Orange Cake

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This is the most flavorful and fresh cake I have ever eaten. I am a huge citrus fan and this cake is the perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and all around delicious. I found this recipe on “Happy and Harried” and need to give them ALL the props because this cake is just brilliant. Get ready for the fluffiest orange cake you have ever tried!

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Butter – 1/2 cup, softened for 20 seconds in the microwave

  • White sugar – 1 cup

  • Eggs – 2, large

  • Grated orange zest (I used 3 oranges worth of zest but feel free to adjust)

  • All purpose flour – 1 1/2 cups

  • Baking powder – 1/4 tsp

  • Baking soda – 1/4 tsp

  • Juice of one orange (or 1/4 cup orange juice)

  • Buttermilk – 1/4 cup

  • Vanilla extract – 1/2 tsp

Orange syrup

  • Juice of one orange – 1/4 cup

  • Sugar – 1/4 cup

Orange infused sugar glaze

  • Powdered sugar – 1/2 cup

  • Milk – 2 tbsp

  • Juice of one orange

Directions:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9”x5″~ loaf pan.

  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until fully combined.

  • Add eggs and orange zest and beat until fully combined.

  • Sift the flour, baking soda & baking powder into a medium bowl. Combine.

  • Mix the orange juice, buttermilk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.

  • Alternating incorporating the wet and dry mixes into the mixing bowl.

  • Transfer in to the prepared pan, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean.

  • While the cake is baking, make the syrup and then the glaze.

  • For the syrup: Heat orange juice and white sugar in saucepan until slightly thickened. Cool.

  • For the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, milk and orange juice. Mix until smooth. Refrigerate.

  • Put the cake on a cooling rack and poke holes in the top with a fork. Pour the syrup on top.

  • Put the glaze on top once the cake is cooled

  • ENJOY!

Willis Manelski