Indulge your taste buds with the tantalizing Magical Orange Cake or Loaf, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of orange with the comforting warmth of a classic cake or loaf. This versatile recipe offers three variations to cater to your preferences: a luscious Orange Cake adorned with a tangy orange glaze, a moist Orange Loaf bursting with citrusy goodness, and a delightful Orange Muffins version for individual servings. Each variation promises an explosion of orange flavors that will leave you craving more. With easy-to-follow instructions and a captivating presentation, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast, an afternoon tea party, or a festive holiday gathering. Prepare to be enchanted by the Magical Orange Cake or Loaf, a true symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of culinary bliss.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
EASY MAGICAL ORANGE CAKE
Absolutely delicious orange cake using a whole orange, just 5 ingredients and so easy to make.
Provided by justamumnz
Categories Baking & Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C Bake
- Prepare a ring tin, or a small baking tin (approx 20-23cm) with a generous spray of cooking spray or melted butter.
- Place baking paper in the base of the tin, cut to size and set aside
- In a food processor place the washed and quartered orange.
- Blitz until it forms a pulp
- Add to this the eggs and sugar and mix for 20 seconds and scrape down the sides
- Add to this the melted butter and mix for a further 20-30 seconds or until fully blended
- Finally add the flour and blend for 20 seconds until all fully incorporated and no lumps remain
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking tin
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer or knife comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes before carefully removing from the tin. You may need to carefully work a knife around the edge of the tin to help
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
- For the icing, in a medium bowl place the icing sugar, add to this the melted butter and vanilla and mix (I always mix my butter and vanilla together first as this helps it to infuse)
- Then add a tablespoon of water at a time until you get the desired consistency.
- It should not be too runny, the right consistency is when it just starts to fall from the spoon.
- Spread this over the cake and store in an airtight container until ready to serve
- Should keep for at least 3 days
- Enjoy!
ORANGE CAKE
This recipe yields 2 loaves or as my mom used to make it - one bundt cake. I find that it's not easy to remove the cake from the bundt pan because it's a very moist cake unless you butter and flour the pan well, so I prefer using a loaf pan and I think it looks beautiful. If you only want to make one loaf, you can halve the recipe.
Provided by judith
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease a 12-cup (10-inch) Bundt pan or two standard loaf pans (either 9 x 13 inch pans or 8½ x 4½ inch pans for taller cakes) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl fitted with whisk attachment, whisk together eggs and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. On low speed and with the mixer running, add oil slowly until combined. Add orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract and keep whisking slowly until combined. Add flour mixture and whisk just until combined. Don't overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan/pans. Bake for 50-60 minutes for the bundt pan or 40-50 minutes for the loaves or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the top is browning quickly while baking, cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow cake/cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the best moist texture, the cake is best served at room temperature. This cake freezes well so if you make two loaves, cover well, and freeze one of them in the freezer for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge
MAGICAL ORANGE CAKE OR LOAF
This is a truly simple cake to bake and tastes delicious. I am sure you will be delighted with the result. For a slight variation, try adding a handful of chocolate chips, dried fruit or coconut etc. Experiment with you favourite flavours! An exceptionally quick to prepare - just perfect for those work shouts, afternoon teas and cake stalls. This recipe should be in every busy bakers recipe collection! Enjoy ...
Provided by smiley_cherub
Categories Oranges
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180°C.
- Line loaf or cake tin with baking paper.
- Wash the orange and cut into segments.
- Process the orange to a pulp - pips, rind and all!
- Melt butter in microwave. (Use a bowl big enough to hold all ingredients)
- Stir in the sugar
- Mix in the eggs one at a time.
- Add the pulped orange - stir to combine.
- Gently stir in sifted flour.
- Bake for approx 35 mins or ready when tested with a skewer.
- All done -- so simple!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 26.7, Protein 4.2
ORANGE LOAF CAKE
"Our state's abundant orange juice is put to excellent use in this moist cake," says Dawn Congleton of Orlando, Florida. "The citrus flavor is irresistible!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add oil and orange juice; beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into orange juice mixture. Coat a 9x5-in. loaf pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Pour batter into pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma for the cake. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use bottled or frozen orange juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Grate the orange zest: Grating the orange zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the cake. Be sure to use a microplane or fine grater to get the most zest out of the oranges.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done baking. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake for a few more minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
Conclusion:
This magical orange cake or loaf is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its moist texture, zesty orange flavor, and sweet vanilla frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're serving it at a special occasion or just enjoying it as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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