This orange blossom cake is irresistibly moist, perfectly balanced with a touch of tang and sweetness. Grab the easy, mouthwatering recipe below!
INGREDIENTS
For the Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
For the Glaze:
- ¼ cup butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ½ tsp orange blossom water
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, milk, vanilla, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add half of the dry mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix on low until incorporated.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a well-greased bundt pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan, heat all glaze ingredients (except powdered sugar) until the sugar fully dissolves.
- While the cake is still in the pan, pour half of the glaze (about ½ cup) over it.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it.
- Stir the powdered sugar into the remaining glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with edible flowers or fresh herbs like mint, parsley, jasmine, or orange blossoms.
NOTES
- Avoid overmixing the batter, as it may cause the cake to collapse after baking. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- To prevent sticking, generously grease the bundt pan. A homemade pan release (equal parts vegetable shortening, vegetable oil, and flour) works well.
- When decorating with flowers, ensure they are edible, clean, organic, and pesticide-free.
- Store slices wrapped in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Once cut, cover the exposed cake area with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
Nutrition (per slice)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 37.5g
- Sodium: 188mg
- Fat: 17.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Carbohydrates: 52.2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
