How to Make Delicious Orange Cake Recipe with Basic Ingredients?

An orange cake brings a refreshing citrus twist to your dessert table. Its light, zesty flavor and soft texture make it perfect for any occasion. Adding a touch of orange food colour enhances its appeal and gives it a bright, cheerful look. For getting the desired color, we recommend using pinch of food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the leading food colors suppliers in Jaipur. Here’s a simple recipe to make a delicious orange cake at home.

Ingredients

·         1½ cups all-purpose flour

·         ½ teaspoons baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ

·         ½ cup butter (softened)

·         1 cup sugar

·         2 large eggs

·         Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

·         ½ cup fresh orange juice

·         1 tablespoon orange zest

·         ½ cup milk

·         Pinch of orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the best manufacturers of food additives in India

For the frosting

·         1 cup whipped cream

·         2 tablespoons orange juice

·         1 tablespoon icing sugar

·         Pinch of orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours

Instructions

·         Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).

·         Grease and line a round cake tin with butter and parchment paper.

·         In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

·         Whisk them together and set aside.

·         In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

·         Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

·         Add few drops of vanilla essence and orange zest.

·         Pour in the orange juice and mix gently.

·         Add the orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours to get your desired shade.

·         Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth and lump-free.

·         Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

·         Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

·         Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the frosting:

·      In a bowl, whisk whipped cream with orange juice, icing sugar, and pinch of orange food colour until smooth.

·         The frosting should have a light orange hue.

Decorate the cake:

·         Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

·         You can garnish it with thin orange slices or grated zest for a beautiful finish.

·         Serve and enjoy!