Sunday, May 27, 2012

Moist Orange Cake


Moist Orange Cake ... A delicious, moist and refreshing cake; bursting with orange flavor and drizzled with orange syrup. The cake itself is good enough without the syrup but great with the the syrup.

This recipe comes from a dear friend Magali who is a passionate baker from Mexico. Do check out her blog, I"m sure you will love her tasty creations. Thank you Magali for sharing this wonderful recipe :)

Moist Orange Cake
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Adapted from : Magali March

Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

For Cake :
  • 1 1/4 cups plain flour
  • 2 tsp.  baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup castor sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp.  vanilla essence
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 
For Syrup :
  • 1/4 cup castor sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice

Method :

For Cake :
  • Preheat oven to 180ºC. Grease & line a 7 inch round cake pan.
  • Sift flour & baking powder in a bowl, keep aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Beat in vanilla.
  • Add sifted flour alternately with orange juice, mixing until well blended. 
  • Pour the batter into prepared cake pan. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven & transfer to a serving plate. Peel off paper, let cool. 
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare syrup.
For Orange Syrup : 
  • Combine sugar and orange juice in small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Prick top of cake with a fork, pour the syrup over warm cake.
  • Set aside for 30 minutes, so the syrup is absorbed into the cake. 
  • Cut the cake into wedges and serve.

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    Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

    91 comments :

    1. delicious cake.. glad to follow you.. do stop by mine sometime..

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    2. The orange cake looks awesome..

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    3. Syrupy cakes are my favorite! This one looks so moist and fluffy!

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    4. Waoo,Ambreen..it seems super soft & yummy...hmmm...itny mazy ka to meny bhi khana hy yar :)
      Have a nice weekend..

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    5. I wish I could have a piece with my tea right now... It looks so tasty! I can even smell the orange :-)!

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    6. Orange cake looks too good. So soft and yumm!!

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    7. It looks so soft and moist.. !!

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    8. I have been planning to try an orange cake for a long time...........will try this one as soon as I get my oven fixed.

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    9. yummilicious looking cake...awesome ;)

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    10. wow....so moist n soft cake .......yummy

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    11. DELICIOUS looking cake
      And I know the taste is great! I have similar cake that I make and we just love it!

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    12. Moist for sure - this cake looks beautiful :D

      Cheers
      CCU

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    13. Looks so delicious . Cant wait to try it.

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    14. Cake is looking soft and moist! :P

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    15. I can clearly see the deliciousness and moistness of this cake.

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    16. hi ambreen, i always love orange cake very much.. your pic is great too,
      makes me want to eat orange cake right now..mmmm yummy . have a great week

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    17. Yummy Ambreen! I can almost taste it, looks so good!


      Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
      Hope you have a fabulous week!
      Jill @ Creating my way to Success
      http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    18. Super spongy and fabulous looking soft cake.

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    19. cake looks wonderful delicious presentation

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    20. Perfect moist & delicious cake..Lovely flavor!!

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    21. This looks soooo good, thank you for sharing :)

      Tanya

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    22. I just love orange taste in cakes! Your cakes looks absolutely amazing!

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    23. This cake looks so good,pinning this :)thanks for joining us at Creative Mondays :)

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    24. Really yummy looking cake Ambreen. Different one as well.

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    25. Dear Ambreen your cake looks fabulous! glad you liked my recipe and tried it! I´m so proud!!!! you´re such a nice friend, hugs!
      Magali

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      1. Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments :)

        Dear Magali! Many thanks for your kind words. Hugs and kisses :)

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    26. This looks fabulous! We love these fun summertime flavors. Orange is one of our favorites! We can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing your ideas on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We'll see you next week! -The Sisters

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    27. this cake looks so moist!!!

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    28. this cake looks so moist!

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    29. this really looks awesome...

      happily following you..

      When u get time, do visit mine...

      Learning-to-cook
      Regards,
      Akila

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      1. Thank you Akila for following. I think I'm following you, will check out :)

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    30. I have been looking for a good orange cake recipe. I am pinning this to try :)

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    31. One of the cakes, hubby likes is that flavored with orange which tells me, I have to try this one. I am pretty sure, he is going to love me for making it so thank you.

      If you haven't linked to Bake with Bizzy, would you be kind enough to do so? I want this photo in front of me, each time, I link up.

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      1. Thank you so much Chaya! Hope you will try it soon, I'm sure your hubby will love it! And thank you for inviting me to link up :)

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    32. Looks delish! I’ve pinned it to my "Cakes" board and would love for you to share on our Creative Corner Blog Hop. It starts on Monday’s and is open all week - http://hollysstampingaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/05/creative-corner-blog-hop_28.html
      Holly
      http://hollysstampingaddiction.blogspot.com/

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      1. Thank you Holly for liking it & thanks for the invite to link up :)

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    33. Hi!

      You joined My Sweet Party in May and in a few days I’ll feature my top three favourites. So make sure to visit soon to see if your recipe was one of my favourites.

      Today there’s a new month and a new theme. I really hope you’d like to join again!

      http://meandmysweets.blogspot.se/2012/06/my-sweet-party-june-summer-fruits.html

      Please make sure to link back to my blog.

      XX

      Johanna

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    34. I've never had an orange cake sounds refreshing. What is castor sugar? I would love if you shared this on my foodie friday party today.

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      1. Castor or caster sugar is very fine granulated sugar. You can make your own by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor or spice grinder until it reaches fine, but not powdery consistency. Thanks Diane for the invite to link up :)

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    35. wow....the cake looks so moist n delicious dear !!!!!love those pics !!!!

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    36. This cake looks delicious! I think I can almost imagine the smell! Deliciousness! I would love for you to link up at fabulous fridays! http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2012/06/fabulous-friday-party.html
      Have a fantastic weekend!

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      1. Glad you liked it! Thanks Serena for inviting me to your linky party.

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    37. Ambreem, This cake looks lovely. I love citrus and am always looking for new recipes to try. I will definitely be making this one soon.

      Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a great weekend.

      Michelle

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    38. Hi Ambreen ,

      I'm Punitha, http://www.southindiafoodrecipes.blogspot.in

      Orange is one of our favorites! Cake looks awesome !!

      Thanks for sharing Ambreen . At your free time do visit my blog:)

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      1. Thank you Punitha for your sweet words & for joining my blog. Would check out yours soon :)

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    39. Thank you for participating in Show Your Stuff Blog Hop, You are invited to come back:
      http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/05/show-your-stuff-26.html

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    40. I cannot get over how refreshing this cake looks!! Thank you for linking it to Foodie Friday! Guess what!? You're featured!! Come take a look: Favorites from Foodie Friday

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    41. Thank you so much for sharing on our Fabulous Friday link party. I could just bet this was delicious! Have a great weekend.

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    42. Hi Ambreen,
      I NEED a slice of this awesome cake! I can't wait to try this recipe, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

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    43. Looks wonderful!!! I can't wait to make this! Thank you for sharing on Thursday's Treasures Week 37. See you again next week! <3 a nd hugs! http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/06/thursdays-treasures-week-37.html

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    44. Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it three times already and everybody loves it!

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    45. Its nice home made and most attractive thing is its made up of orange thanks for sharing lovely creative effort from you which i think we can include in our gift delivery service.

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    46. waooo i love it... muje ye khana he Ambareen. YOU ARE AMAZING.
      best wishes.
      must visit...
      www.craft360.blogspot.com

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    47. orange cake looks yummy !! shall definitely try out for this christmas :)

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    48. WOW... Ambareen ap ka cake chaa gea. i had make it yesterday anD believe it!!! it was really very delicious,and very easy to make.
      Thank you so much for sharing such yummy recipe.
      muje bs yehi btana tha apko.
      Thanks...

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      1. Thank you Fatimah for letting me know. Glad to hear that you liked it :)

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    51. Found this on Pinterest and making it for a Pinterest potluck tomorrow! Can't wait to try it!

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      1. Thanks for visiting. Let me know how it turned out if you tried it :)

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    52. Your recipe is selected to get published in DNS. DNS is food magazine to promote indian bloggers. Please email me your recipe and short bio to ver.neha@hotmail.com

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      1. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Sorry, I'm not an Indian blogger!

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      2. I appreciate your answer. Proud to be honest Pakistani....

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    53. I just made it. Its very easy to make and doesnt require any fancy ingredients. Thanks for sharing!

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    54. Wow, the cake looks amazing. Can't wait to try & make it! Thanks for the recipe. Can this be made a couple days in advance?

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      1. Yes, you can store the cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days :)

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    55. You know what ambreen i just love the Orange flavor in Baking stuff.. Have you tried with some Chocolate.. see what i did http://recipespassion.blogspot.com/2013/02/orange-chocolate-marble-cake.html#.UnR-lHCD--n
      made an Orange - Choc Marble Cake seriously it was awesome and loved by everybody!!

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    56. hi! i made this cake as per your recipe for a friends birthday. it turned out awesome. got gobbled up in 10 mins!! thanks for sharing :)

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      1. Thanks Mansie for trying it out. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it :)

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    57. hi,
      My kids loved the cake. It is awesome .I will surely try the other receipes.
      Thanks a ton.

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    58. hi,
      My kids simply loved it. It really is awesome. thanks a ton.

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      1. Thank you Sona for trying out the recipe. Hope you enjoy the other recipes as well :)

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    59. Yes, it's a very soft fluffy and moist cake. But this recipe lacks salt. I've used unsalted butter and added less than 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Plus orange zest and plain no-fat yogurt (and thus baking soda). I got a good cake!

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    60. Forgot to tell, this recipe was a great starter!! ;)

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    61. Hello, ambreen, wondering if this conversation is still active, when & where is the orange syrup supposed to be poured. Great work

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