Description
Start your day right with this fluffy and moist Juicy Orange Breakfast Cake, bursting with vibrant citrus flavors and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the yogurt and fresh orange juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh oranges for the best flavor and make sure to let the cake cool before adding the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg