Moist Orange Cake in a Long Pan
- 190 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 10 g (2 teaspoons) baking powder
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 200 g (4 large) eggs
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
- 120 g (1 cup) confectioners sugar
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh orange juice (for glaze)
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
2. Grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking pan and line with parchment paper
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just incorporated
7. Stir in heavy cream, orange zest, and a splash of vanilla extract until the batter is smooth
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
10. Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack
11. Whisk confectioners sugar and orange juice until a smooth, pourable glaze forms
12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional orange zest if desired
13. Cut into squares and serve
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- 9x13-inch long pan
- parchment paper
- toothpick
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