Perfect choice! ✨ A Classic Orange Cake is light, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. It’s simple to bake and pairs beautifully with tea, coffee, or as a refreshing dessert. Here’s a full detailed recipe:

 Classic Orange Cake Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Cake

• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
• 2 tbsp orange zest (finely grated)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze (Optional)

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• ½ tsp orange zest

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan.

2. Make the Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with orange juice.
5. Stir in the orange zest gently until just combined.

3. Bake

• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes (round pan) or 45–50 minutes (loaf pan), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

4. Make the Glaze (Optional)

• Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
• Drizzle over cooled cake and sprinkle with orange zest.

5. Serve

• Slice and enjoy with tea, coffee, or as a light dessert.
• Pairs well with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

• Extra moist: Add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream to the batter.
• Citrus twist: Mix in a little lemon zest for a tangier flavor.
• Layer cake: Double the recipe, bake in two pans, and frost with cream cheese or whipped cream.
• Storage: Keeps fresh in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

✨ This Classic Orange Cake is fragrant, soft, and sunshine in every bite — a timeless treat that never fails to impress!