Orange Blossom
This delightful orange blossom cake is infused with the fragrant essence of orange blossoms and topped with a light orange glaze.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Fresh orange juice - 2 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar - 1 cup
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
- Orange blossom water - 1/4 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the orange blossom water and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 35g