Fluffy and Moist Orange Cake - Baking Cherry

Fluffy and Moist Orange Cake

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Fluffy and moist orange cake recipe. Learn how to make this fluffy and delicious orange cake soaked with an orange syrup that keeps the cake moist and full of flavor.

Active time: 20mins | Cook time: 25mins | Yield: 9-12

Ingredients:
For the Cake:
  • 2 cups (250g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp (8g) Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) Salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature (separate the whites from the yolks)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice at room temperature

For the Orange Syrup:
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 3 Tbsp (40g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Orange Zest (optional)
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Directions:
For the Cake:
  1. Line an 8in (20cm) square pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes before baking the cake.
  3. In a medium bowl, place the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.
  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, place the egg whites. Beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer to another bowl and set it aside. Note: the bowl must be completely clean and dry for the egg whites to whip properly.
  5. In the bowl of the electric mixer, place the butter, sugar, and yolks. Beat on medium speed for a few minutes until smooth and creamy.
  6. Sift half of the dry ingredients over the mixture. Mix on low speed for a few seconds. Add half of the orange juice and mix at low speed for a few seconds more.
  7. Repeat the process with the remaining dry ingredients and orange juice. Mix on low speed just for a few seconds. Do not overmix the flour (otherwise, the cake may become dense).
  8. Add the egg whites in two additions, folding gently with a spatula after each addition and taking care not to deflate too much the egg whites.
  9. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely inside the pan.
For the Orange Syrup:
  1. In a saucepan, place the orange juice, sugar, and orange zest. Stir over medium heat until it starts to boil. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. You can strain the syrup to remove the orange zest (optional).
  2. Using a skewer, poke holes all over the cake and pour all the syrup slowly over the top. Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes. The cake will absorb all the syrup.
  3. Unmold the cake, cut into squares and serve.
  4. You can store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Fluffy and moist orange cake recipe. Learn how to make this fluffy and delicious orange cake soaked with an orange syrup that keeps the cake moist and full of flavor.