Orange Sponge Cake
A delightful and airy cake infused with fresh orange flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes thick and pale in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the orange zest and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the egg mixture, gently folding until just combined.
- Slowly incorporate the melted butter and orange juice into the batter, folding gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve dusted with powdered sugar, or with whipped cream and fresh orange slices. Variations include adding poppy seeds or chocolate chips.