About the Recipe
Orange cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with fresh orange zest and juice, which infuses it with a citrusy aroma and taste. It typically has a soft, tender crumb and may be topped with a simple glaze or frosting for added sweetness. The bright and zesty flavor of oranges makes this cake refreshing and delightful, perfect for any occasion from afternoon tea to dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
3½ cups all purpose flour
1¼ tsp salt
1½ tsp baking powder
5 eggs, large
3 cups white sugar, granulated
3 oranges orange zest
1 tsp almond extract
1½ cups orange juice about 4-5 oranges
1½ cups extra virgin olive oil
butter to grease the baking dish
¼ cup confectioners sugar for dusting
Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice, or as needed
Preparation
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder.
In your mixer, or another large bowl, add the eggs. If using a mixer, with the paddle attachment mix on low for about 1 minute, or by hand until the yolks and whites of the egg are homogenous.
Slowly mix in the sugar, beat with eggs for 2-3 minutes. Add in orange zest, almond extract and orange juice. Mix to incorporate.
Alternating about 3 tablespoons at a time, add in the extra virgin olive oil then mix the batter just until the oil is incorporated. Then, add in about 3 tablespoons of flour, mixing just until incorporated. Continue this process until all the flour and all the oil is incorporated. Every couple of additions use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Take care to not over mix the batter.
Liberally coat a bundt pan with butter. Pour the batter into the bundt pan.
Place the bundt pan on a baking sheet, and place it into a 350°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean, or the internal temperature has reached 200°F.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes to 1 hour. To remove from the pan, first tap the sides of the pan to help the cake release, then place a large plate on the cake and invert the pan.
To decorate either dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or pour the glaze over the top.
INSTRUCTIONS for the Glaze
Whisk sugar with orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Add the glaze into a piping bag, or a small ziplock bag with one of the corners cut off. Drizzle the glaze onto the top of the cake.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before eating, preferably wait for the next way.