Orange Drizzle Cake

Orange Drizzle Cake
  • Author: benconnolly247

This delightful citrus loaf cake boasts a tender crumb bursting with the refreshing flavors of orange. The buttery base, infused with orange zest, is balanced with a sweet orange drizzle that soaks into the sponge, creating a moist and flavorful treat. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a sweet ending to any meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 225g Soft Unsalted Butter
  • 225g Caster Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 225g Self-Raising Flour
  • Finely Grated Zest & Juice of 1 Orange
  • 25g Caster Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas Mark 4. Beat the butter and 225g sugar together until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through after each addition.
  • Sift in the flour then add the zest of the orange and mix until well combined.
  • Line a loaf tin with grease-proof paper then spoon in the mixture and level the top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until a thin skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix the juice of the orange with the 25g sugar. Prick the warm cake all over with a fork and drizzle the drizzle over the top.
  • Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days and will freeze for up to 1 month.

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Yield

Serves 10