Vanilla and Orange Cake

This Vanilla and Orange Cake is a perfect blend of sweet vanilla and zesty orange. It’s great for a laid-back afternoon snack or a light dessert.

Vanilla and Orange Cake

Ingredients

For Two 6-inch (15 cm) by 3-inch (8 cm) Cake Pans:

• 3 large eggs

• 1 ¼ cups sugar (250 g)

• Zest of 1 orange

• ½ cup canola oil (110 ml)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice (60 ml)

• About ⅔ cup milk (90 ml)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)

• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder (10 g)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (125 g)

• Fresh orange juice (just enough to mix)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).

2. Get everything ready: Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature.

3. Mix the batter: In a big bowl, lightly beat the eggs just to break up the yolks. You can use a hand mixer or a whisk.

4. Add sugar: Stir in the sugar and mix until it’s all combined.

5. Add: Mix in the orange zest, canola oil, orange juice, and milk. Stir until it’s nice and smooth.

6. Add the dry ingredients: Sift together the flour and baking powder, then add it to the wet mixture. Mix just until you don’t see any more flour.

7. Prepare your pans: Grease your cake pans with butter and flour, or just use non-stick spray.

8. Bake: Pour the batter into the pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool and remove: Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes before taking them out of the pans.

10. Make the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar with just enough orange juice to make a smooth glaze.

11. Serve and enjoy: Drizzle the glaze over the cakes, slice, and dig in!