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Juicy Orange Breakfast Cake

Juicy Orange Breakfast Cake That Brightens Your Mornings

Experience a delightful burst of citrus with this Juicy Orange Breakfast Cake, perfect for brightening your mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour as needed.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Butter, Softened Can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.75 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Can substitute with lemon zest if oranges are unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to preferred sweetness.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Orange Juice (for glaze) Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (for garnish)

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
  8. Garnish with extra orange zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based spread. Adjust glaze thickness by adding more orange juice or powdered sugar.

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