Extra Moist Orange Cake

This Super Moist Orange Cake is packed with citrus flavour, perfect for any occasion and a treat with tea, yogurt, juice or coffee. A bite will call for another bite, for sure. This recipe has been tested by many on Instagram and with many positive reviews. So you are in for the best Orange Cake Recipe ever.

If you have issues baking orange cake, this is your bus stop. Follow this recipe in detail, and you will become a pro. I have tasted many orange cakes, but this one has the softest crumb, and guess what? It stays moist for days at room temperature just like this lemon bundt cake and orange poppy seed cake. So, do not worry about putting it in the refrigerator right away. Mango sago is another fruity delight you'll love!

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• Recipe Ingredients
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Why You'll love this Recipe

• It has an orange flavour and taste.
• It has the softest crumb, and it is extra moist.
• Very quick to make, unlike other recipes in which you must beat sugar and butter. Mix everything and bake.

Recipe Ingredients

• All purpose flour
• Orange juice and zest
• Oil
• Milk
• Eggs
• Salt
• Baking soda
• Vanilla extract
• Baking powder

Orange Cake Recipe Tips

• My secret to this cake is oil. This will make the cake stay moist at room temperature for days. It can last at room temperature for 3-5 days before being transferred to the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• Another secret is to rub the orange zest and sugar to strengthen the flavour. This helps release the oil and liquid from the zest the sugar absorbs. DO NOT SKIP THIS.
• Use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest. Do not use store-bought juice.
• All the ingredients should be at room temperature.
• Beat your eggs very well for a fluffy cake.
• If you want a very vibrant colour, you can add food colour. I didn't use it in this recipe because the orange gave me the needed colour.
• Be careful not to overmix the batter. The cake will be dense.
• The cake tastes much better the next day at room temperature. 

Recipe FAQs

Can I Add Fruits Or Nuts?

You can add fruits like cranberry, blueberry and even nuts. For the fruits, mix with some flour before adding to the batter and fold gently so that it doesn't sink to the bottom of the cake. In fact, I love adding seeds too! My orange poppy seed cake has a ton of flavor and a nice bit of texture too!

How Can I Store The Cake?

It can last 3-5 days at room temperature before being transferred to the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

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