Description

This Orange Cake is a delightful treat with its zesty flavor and moist texture. Simple to prepare, it combines fresh orange zest, juicy orange juice, and a touch of applesauce for a comforting homemade dessert. Perfect for celebrations or a quick snack!

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, mix sugar and orange zest, then rub them together until fragrant. Add the butter and beat until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add eggs, milk, orange juice, applesauce, and vanilla to the bowl and mix well.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until the flour is just incorporated. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
For the glaze, whisk together orange juice and vanilla, then add powdered sugar until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and smooth it out. Let it rest before slicing.

Notes

Make sure to use fresh orange zest for the best flavor.
Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing for better presentation.
You can substitute applesauce with additional orange juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 75mg