Orange Cake Recipe

Prep Time 15 mins 
Cook Time 45 mins 
Total Time 1 hr 
Servings:10

INGREDIENTS 

• 10 oz unsalted butter 
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 
• 5 large eggs 
• 2 cups cake flour 
• 2 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 2-3 tablespoons orange zest 

 DIRECTIONS 

1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Grease a 10 inch pan generously with cooking spray and set aside. 
2. Cream together the butter and sugar at high speed in a stand mixture until it’s fluffy and starting to look white, about 4- 5 minutes. 
3. Stir in the eggs, a little at a time, beating the mixture well between each addition. Sift in the flour and baking powder into the batter, and then add the grated orange zest , juice , almond, and vanilla extract. 
4. Stir well until everything is fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. 
5. Pour batter into a greased cake pan. Tap pan on work surface to eliminate any large air bubbles. 
6. Bake at 325 F until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean,about 45–50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. 
7. Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar and serve with orange curd or drizzle over cake.
   

Source – Immaculate Bites