Description
Nigella Orange Drizzle Cake is a delightful dessert that encapsulates the essence of fresh oranges in every bite. With its moist, buttery crumb and sweet citrus glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it afternoon tea or a festive gathering. Simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough for seasoned pros, this cake will surely brighten your day and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with remaining orange juice and drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts. Substitute oranges with lemons or grapefruits for a different citrus twist.