- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Fluffy and light orange cake, ideal for those looking for a quick and healthy sweet treat. Additional orange juice gives a special flavor touch.”
What you need to know
- Fluffy and light cake thanks to the use of wheat flour and a moderate amount of sugar.
- Additional orange juice gives a special flavor.
- Quick preparation with a total prep and cook time of 50 minutes.
- Baking at 180°C ensures a crispy-topped cake.
- Greased and unmolded pan before serving.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Principal
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease the pan with butter and flour.
- In a stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until a pale and voluminous cream forms.
- Add the orange juice and oil, mixing well.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and orange zest.
- Incorporate the dry mixture into the cream, stirring delicately until the batter is homogeneous.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and take to the oven.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before unmolding.
Chef's tips
- To add more flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of honey.
- For an even softer texture, you can add 1 tablespoon of milk powder.
- For a firmer texture, you can reduce the orange juice by 1 tablespoon.
Variations
- For a crunchier cake, you can decrease the cooking time.
- For a softer cake, you can increase the cooking time.
- For a tastier cake, you can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
Substitutions
- Sifted wheat flour instead of whole wheat flour.
- Brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- Lemon juice instead of orange juice.
How to store
Let the portion cool before storing in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. If desired, you can freeze the cake in plastic wrap and thaw at room temperature.
What to serve with
- Fresh orange juice.
- Orange ice cream.
- Vanilla ice cream.
Frequently asked questions
How to store the cake?
Let cool before storing in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
What can I add to give the cake more flavor?
You can add honey, powdered milk, or cocoa powder.
Pode congelar o bolo?
It cannot be frozen, but it can be frozen in plastic wrap and thawed at room temperature.
How can I reduce the calories of the cake?
You can reduce the orange juice or the amount of sugar, or use brown sugar.
How to make a crispier version?
Decreasing the baking time can result in a crispier cake.
