English Orange Cake Recipe

Name: English Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Cake; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup sour milk or 2/3 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 orange; 1 cup seedless raisin (optional); 1/2 - 3/4 cup finely chopped coarse black walnut (optional); For Glaze; 1 orange, juiced; 1/2 cup sugar

Servings: persons

For Cake
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sour milk or 2/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 orange
1 cup seedless raisin (optional)
1/2 - 3/4 cup finely chopped coarse black walnut (optional)
For Glaze
1 orange, juiced
1/2 cup sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cream sugar and butter together with beater until fluffy.
3
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, milk, and eggs; mix until all is incorporated.
4
Add one orange which you have removed imperfections from, quartered, deseeded, and then pureed in a blender or food processor (yes, rind and all).
5
(Optional) Stir raisins and walnuts into batter.
6
Pour into greased cake mold with a center hole. Bake for 50-60 minutes until knife inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool to warm and overturn onto a plate.
7
While cake is still warm, mix the juice of one orange with 1/2 cup sugar until the sugar dissolves (may need to heat slightly). Slowly pour by spoonfuls all over the cake.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Cake, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, English Orange Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

English Orange Cake

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