Description
This Orange and Spices Cake is a beautifully spiced loaf or layer cake featuring fresh orange zest and juice, paired with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a warm, comforting flavor. Perfect with tea, as a holiday dessert, or a lightly sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Orange Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan or 8-inch round pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, orange juice, zest, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine & Bake:
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes (loaf) or 30–35 minutes (round), or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze (Optional):
- Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice and zest. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or dried cranberries for texture.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
