Perfect choice!  The Old-Fashioned Orange Cake is a moist, fragrant, and soft cake packed with natural orange flavor — just like grandma used to make. Here’s a detailed step-by-step recipe for you:

 Old-Fashioned Orange Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
• 2 tablespoons orange zest (finely grated)
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze (Optional but Recommended):

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• ½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pan

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan.
3. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In another bowl, whisk together:
   • Flour
   • Baking powder
   • Salt

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

1. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with:
   • Orange juice
   • Milk
2. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 5: Bake the Cake

1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
2. Bake for 40–50 minutes (loaf pan) or 30–40 minutes (round pan), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Make the Orange Glaze (Optional)

1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth and slightly thick but pourable.
2. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.

Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
• Pairs wonderfully with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk.
• For a festive touch, top with thin candied orange slices.

✨ Result: A soft, buttery cake infused with fresh orange flavor, topped with a sweet citrus glaze — truly a timeless, old-fashioned treat!

Would you like me to also give you a tea-time version (lighter, without glaze, more like a soft orange pound cake)?