Orange Cake Easy Recipe for Everyday Baking
A moist, tender citrus cake made with fresh orange juice and zest. One bowl, easy to make, and packed with bright, sunny flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
½ cup neutral oil or melted unsalted butter
1 tbsp orange zest
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease or line a 9-inch round or loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light. Add yogurt, oil, zest, juice, and vanilla. Mix well.
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Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until combined.
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Pour into prepared pan. Bake 35–40 mins for round, up to 50 mins for loaf.
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Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to rack to cool fully.
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For glaze, mix powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Use fresh oranges for best flavor. Store airtight at room temp for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.