- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until they’re light and fluffy. Add in the sugar, vegetable oil, fresh orange juice, and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding them in until the batter is smooth and lump-free. If you’re adding vanilla extract, mix it in here.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple orange glaze (just mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice to taste).
Enjoy!
This cake is super light, moist, and has a wonderfully fresh orange flavor that will definitely melt in your mouth. It’s the kind of dessert that’s perfect for a quick treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Do you have any special twists you like to add to your cakes, or are you keeping it classic?
