Description
This delightful Orange Butter Cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet orange glaze, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large seedless oranges (preferably organic)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare to bake. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper, bottom and sides, and set aside.
- Blend the oranges. Cut the oranges into smaller pieces and remove any seeds. Add them to a food processor, including the peel, and blend until smooth. If the pith (the white part under the peel) is very thick or bitter, peel the oranges first, trim away some of the pith, then add the peel back in before blending.
- Add the remaining ingredients. To the food processor, add the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Process until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. It is okay if you see some specks of butter.
- Bake the cake. Pour the prepared cake batter into the cake pan. Bake the cake for 50 minutes.
- Make the glaze. Add orange juice and sugar to a small saucepan. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture reaches a syrupy consistency.
- Brush the cake. Remove the cake from the oven and, while it’s still warm, brush the prepared orange glaze evenly over the top so it soaks in.
- Cool, then serve. Set the cake aside to cool completely, then dust it with the powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using organic oranges since they tend to have more natural oils in the peels.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg