Orange Cake

Fresh orange taste abounds in this delicate and supple orange cake. This basic orange cake recipe is simple to make and gets better with age.

Because we're using oil instead of butter to add moisture, thoroughly beating your batter is crucial for a light and fluffy crumb. This is the only stage that incorporates air into the cake, so I use my mixer on high speed for 5 minutes, or until the batter becomes pale and fluffy.

I made this cake at a festival using leftover oranges. I ran out of ingredients for a dessert, so I switched to oranges to create something sweet. The natural, tangy sweetness of oranges made the cake a perfect treat. We usually serve three savory items at our festival, plus a dessert and juice.