Orange Walnut Bar Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Walnut Bar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 1 grated orange, rind of; 1 grated lemon, rind of; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups self raising flour; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; Orange butter frosting; 75 g soft unsalted butter; 250 g icing sugar, sifted; 1 grated orange, rind of; 1/4 cup orange juice

Servings: persons

125 g unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 grated orange, rind of
1 grated lemon, rind of
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons sugar
Orange butter frosting
75 g soft unsalted butter
250 g icing sugar, sifted
1 grated orange, rind of
1/4 cup orange juice

1
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C.
2
Grease a loaf or square cake tin well with some butter and line the base with baking paper.
3
Cream the butter, sugar and grated rinds until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat in well.
5
Fold through the sifted flour.
6
Stir in the walnuts, followed by the orange juice and then the milk.
7
Pour into the prepared tin and sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons sugar.
8
Bake for about 50 minutes.
9
Stand for a few minutes then cool on a wire rack.
10
To make the frosting, cream the butter in a small mixing bowl until light.
11
Beat in the icing sugar.
12
Add the rind and juice then beat at high speed with electric mixer for a few minutes until frosting is stiff enough to shape easily but not too stiff to spread.
13
If it's too thin add more sifted icing sugar.
14
If too thick add some more juice or water.
15
When the cake has cooled frost with the prepared frosting.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 125 g unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup caster sugar, 1 grated orange, rind of, 1 grated lemon, rind of, and more.

Yes, Orange Walnut Bar 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.

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Orange Walnut Bar Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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