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Orange Drizzle Cake

A moist and zesty orange cake with a sweet orange drizzle.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 200 g butter softened
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 oranges zest only

Drizzle Ingredients

  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 1 orange juice only

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture.
  5. Stir in the orange zest.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined cake tin.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking, mix the icing sugar and orange juice to make the drizzle.
  9. Once the cake is done, poke holes all over the top with a skewer and pour the drizzle over.
  10. Let the cake cool in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Drizzle, Orange
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