Zesty Persian Orange Cake Recipe
This Zesty Persian Orange Cake is a delightful citrus-infused dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The bright flavors of orange and a hint of vanilla make this cake a standout treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 200g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 120g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100ml whole milk
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional)
For Glaze:
- 150g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Cream butter and sugar: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in orange zest and juice: Stir in the zest and juice of the oranges and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold it into the wet ingredients.
- Add milk and orange blossom water: Stir in the milk and orange blossom water until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Prepare glaze: Mix powdered sugar with orange juice for glaze.
- Cool and glaze: Let the cake cool, then drizzle with orange glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zesty Persian Orange Cake, Orange Cake, Citrus Cake, Persian Dessert
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