Description
A moist and vibrant breakfast cake bursting with fresh orange flavor, perfect for a morning treat with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm or cooled cake.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra orange flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract or replace yogurt with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American