Awesome Orange Cake
Rich, moist, buttery…and it only takes about 1 hour to make!
Growing up I always wanted fancy, rich desserts. I loved my mom’s cheesecakes, black forest cakes, and anything with thick frosting. So when she made simple cakes sprinkled with icing sugar, I didn’t get very excited. Well, this Orange Cake may look plain but just one bite will put you in rich buttery heaven. The orange taste is very subtle and it’s not overly sweet. You may want to top it with a simple icing or just a dusting of confectioner’s sugar for added sweetness or a nicer presentation. I originally found this dessert at Allrecipes.com, and it’s actually called Bee Lian’s Rich Orange Cake. Thank you for this recipe Bee Lian, wherever you are! So whether you’re entertaining guests or just want to compliment any weeknight dinner, this cake will be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The moist texture and sweet buttery taste are to die for…just be sure to use real butter and not margarine. I’m so excited to share this dessert with you, which is both easy and quick by the way, taking about an hour start to finish. Enjoy…and you’re welcome!
BEE LIAN’S RICH ORANGE CAKE
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 egg yolks
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Grease one 8 inch round cake pan (my mom has used a bundt pan, which makes a small cake but looks pretty). Sift flour and set aside.
Cream butter, sugar and grated orange zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Fold in sifted flour, alternating with orange juice.
In another bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff and add a pinch of salt. Fold whisked egg whites into the mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.