Description
Citrusy orange drizzle traybake cake brings Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table. Zesty crumbs infused with tangy glaze promise a delightful slice of pure pleasure you’ll savor with each mouthful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 oranges (zest)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for drizzle)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (for drizzle)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch tray with butter and lining it with parchment paper. Position the oven rack and warm the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously blend butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency with no visible sugar granules.
- Introduce eggs individually into the creamed mixture, thoroughly incorporating each one before adding the next. Ensure each egg is fully integrated to maintain a smooth texture.
- Gently sift self-rising flour and baking powder over the wet ingredients. Fold the dry components into the batter using a delicate, sweeping motion to preserve the cake’s lightness.
- Infuse the batter with vibrant orange essence by stirring in orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are just harmonized, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer the fragrant batter into the prepared tray, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and create a level surface.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Test the cake’s doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any raw batter clinging to it.
Notes
- Enhance the zesty flavor by adding extra orange zest for a more intense citrus punch.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version of the traybake.
- Check the cake’s doneness early to prevent over-baking, which can lead to a dry texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother mixing and better cake consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg