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Mom’s Orange Juice Cake

Mom’s Orange Juice Cake

Mom’s Orange Juice Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the refreshing taste of orange juice with a tender, flavorful cake. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • sifter
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup orange juice fresh is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven.
  • In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and whisk until combined.
  • Add orange juice and orange zest, and mix until combined.
  • Spray the bundt pan with non stick baking spray, then pour the batter in the pan.
  • Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the pan.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, and place it on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then loosen the sides with a thin spatula if needed. Invert on a plate and allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Always use fresh orange juice if possible. You can substitute with other citrus fruits if desired. This cake is not too sweet and has a dense texture. Store at room temperature covered in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 163mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 8.1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword Baking, cake, citrus, dessert, mother's recipe, orange juice
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