Description
Bright, zesty, and incredibly inviting, the Bright Persian Orange Cake is a delightful culinary journey that captures the essence of sun-kissed oranges and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make cake boasts a moist texture with bursts of fresh orange flavor and a hint of exotic cardamom. Perfect for any occasion, from festive celebrations to cozy afternoons with coffee, each slice offers a radiant taste of Persia that will surely brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges)
- Zest of 2 oranges
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- 3. In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in orange juice, zest, and vegetable oil until frothy.
- 4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- 5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Use fresh oranges for maximum flavor; bottled juice lacks the vibrant zest.- For added richness, substitute up to half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour.- This cake can be topped with whipped cream or served alongside chocolate sauce for an indulgent twist.