Orange Zest Cake

This light and aromatic Orange Zest Cake is a simple yet delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. The zesty orange flavor combined with the sweetness of sugar and buttery texture makes this cake irresistible. A dusting of icing sugar on top adds the perfect finishing touch to this easy-to-make treat!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

2 eggs
Pinch of salt
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of half an orange
100g sugar
80g melted butter
180g flour
8g baking powder
Icing sugar (for dusting)
Directions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 25x13cm baking pan.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pinch of salt, orange zest, and orange juice. Add the sugar and melted butter, mixing until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder into the wet mixture and stir until fully combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Dust: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with icing sugar before serving.
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